Can dogs get dehydrated?
Yes - and quickly. Dogs lose water through panting, urinating, vomiting and diarrhea. A dog losing 5-7% of body water...
How cold is too cold for dogs?
Most healthy adult dogs are comfortable down to about 45 °F (7 °C). Below 32 °F (0 °C) small, short-coated,...
What can I give my dog for pain?
Do NOT give human NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen) or acetaminophen - they are toxic to dogs. Vet-prescribed options include carprofen (Rimadyl),...
How do dogs get heartworm?
Heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis) is transmitted by mosquitoes - a single bite from an infected mosquito injects larvae that mature into...
How do dogs get parvo?
Canine parvovirus is shed in massive numbers in the stool of infected dogs and survives in soil for over a...
What does a tick look like on a dog?
Unfed ticks are flat, oval, dark brown or reddish-brown, and 1-3 mm long (about the size of a sesame seed)....
How do I get rid of fleas on my dog (fast)?
The fastest-acting tools are oral isoxazolines (NexGard, Simparica, Bravecto) which start killing fleas in 4-8 hours, plus a Capstar (nitenpyram)...
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...