Tagged With Health

Cheerful Rottweiler sniffing sweet peas on the ground in an outdoor garden, with toxic sweet pea flowers in the background

Can Dogs Eat Sweet Peas? Uncovering Healthy Canine Nutrition

5 February 2024

Safety and nutrition facts about giving peas to your dog, including how to tell the difference between safe peas and poisonous sweet pea flowers.

Norwegian Forest cat with distinctive blue eyes sniffing a piece of sausage on a kitchen table

Can Cats Eat Sausage? Understanding the Risks and Alternatives

5 February 2024

Potential health issues associated with giving cats sausage, such as its high-fat, high-salt, and high-preservative content, as well as its lack of necessary vitamins and minerals.

Yorkshire Terrier with a worried expression beside a spilled water bowl on a kitchen floor

Why Does My Dog Throw Up After Drinking Water? Understanding Canine Vomiting

5 February 2024

Causes and consequences of dogs throwing up after they drink water, including potential medical problems, how to stop it, how it's diagnosed, and what the treatment options are.

Pomeranian attentively eyeing a chunk of Parmesan on a wooden board in a warm kitchen

Can Dogs Eat Parmesan Cheese? What to Know About Dogs and Cheese

5 February 2024

Moderate amounts of parmesan cheese can be safe for dogs, taking into account lactose intolerance, salt, and other health concerns.

Senior Golden Retriever with shaking back legs comforted by owner in a cozy living room

Why Are My Dog’s Back Legs Shaking? Causes and Expert Insights

5 February 2024

Typical reasons for a dog's back legs shaking can include degeneration due to age, arthritis, anxiety, and neurological problems; the diagnosis and treatment will depend on the cause.

Senior female Siberian Husky resting on a soft bed, with wise eyes and toys nearby, in a warm, homely setting

Can Dogs Have Menopause? A Look at Canine Reproductive Aging

5 February 2024

This article discusses the following topics: the absence of menopause in dogs, changes in the estrous cycle, and the impact of spaying on health.

Belgian Malinois looking attentively at a plate of hash browns in a home kitchen with morning light

Can Dogs Eat Hash Browns? Uncovering the Risks

4 February 2024

Risks of giving hash browns to dogs: the high salt and fat levels, harmful additives such as onions and garlic, and the possibility of pancreatitis and other gastrointestinal problems.

Siamese cat with blue eyes sitting on a counter, eyeing a plate of hot dogs with caution

Can Cats Have Hot Dogs? Know the Risks and Other Options

4 February 2024

Potential health hazards associated with giving cats hot dogs, such as weight gain and salt toxicity, as well as other, healthier snack options for cats.

Owner gently touching the ears of a relaxed blue British Shorthair cat in a cozy living room

Why Are My Cat’s Ears Hot? Decoding Feline Ear Temperature

4 February 2024

Reasons why cats may have hot ears, including things like normal body functions, the temperature of their environment, and medical issues such as a fever or an infection.

Veterinarian examining a skin tag on a Beagle's neck with focus on the skin tag and vet's hands

Do Dogs Get Skin Tags? What to Know About Skin Tags in Dogs

4 February 2024

Causes, symptoms, and treatments of skin tags in dogs, including ways to prevent them and when to go to the vet.

Veterinarian examining the abdomen of a female Golden Retriever on an examination table in a clinic

Can You Spay a Dog in Heat? When to Do It and Risks

4 February 2024

Spaying a dog in heat can lead to complications such as increased blood flow, so vets suggest waiting for a time when the surgery can be safer and less complex.

Distressed Golden Retriever shaking its head in a home setting, with concern visible on its face

Head Shaking in Dogs: Symptoms, Causes, and When to See a Vet

4 February 2024

Common reasons why dogs shake their heads include ear infections, ear mites, allergies, and foreign bodies; stressing the need for a veterinary evaluation and care.