How do I remove a tick from my dog?
Use fine-tipped tweezers or a tick-removal tool (Tick Twister). Grasp as close to the skin as possible, pull straight up...
What causes hot spots on dogs?
Hot spots (acute moist dermatitis) start when a dog repeatedly licks or chews one spot, breaking the skin and letting...
What can I give my dog for constipation?
First-line at home: 1 tsp plain canned pumpkin per 10 lb body weight twice daily, plus extra water (broth-flavored if...
What can I give my dog for diarrhea?
For mild diarrhea in an otherwise bright, eating dog: a 24-hour bland diet of boiled chicken + white rice (or...
How do I treat my dog’s ear infection without going to the vet?
Mild early ear redness with no discharge can sometimes be managed with a vet-recommended ear cleaner (ketoconazole/Tris-EDTA based) twice weekly....
Why is my dog shaking and trembling?
Most common reasons are cold, fear/anxiety, excitement, pain, low blood sugar, generalized tremor syndrome (small white dogs), kidney disease (uremic...
Why is my dog throwing up?
Occasional vomiting (1-2 times then back to normal) is rarely an emergency. Yellow bile in the early morning often means...
Why is my dog drinking so much water?
If a dog drinks more than 100 mL/kg/day (50 mL/lb), that’s polydipsia. The top causes are kidney disease, diabetes mellitus,...
Why is my dog coughing?
Pattern matters. A dry, honking cough is usually kennel cough or tracheal collapse. A wet, productive cough suggests pneumonia or...
Why is my dog pooping blood?
Bright red blood (hematochezia) usually means a problem in the colon - colitis, parasites, stress, anal gland disease, or HGE/AHDS....
