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Fluffy Pomeranian sitting on a sofa cushion by a sunny window, its full coat catching the light.

Health

Alopecia X in Dogs: Why the Coat Thins, How It Is Diagnosed and the Treatment Options

Alopecia X thins the coat and darkens the skin, usually without itching. See what else looks the same, how a vet diagnoses it and which treatments exist.

Small grey Italian greyhound curled up in a fleece blanket on a sofa in soft morning light

Health

Why Is My Dog Shaking? Emergency Signs, Common Causes and What to Do Now

Why is my dog shaking? The emergency signs, harmless causes, cold, pain, poison, tremor or seizure, who to call and what your vet will want to know first.

Silver grey Weimaraner drinking from a large stainless steel water bowl on a shaded back porch

Health

Dehydration in Dogs: Warning Signs, When It Is an Emergency and Safe Next Steps

Dehydration in dogs: the signs that mean an emergency vet now, why gum and skin checks can't settle it, water, electrolytes, heat and what the vet will do.

Young Beagle lying on its back on a clean rug, relaxed and content.

Health

Do Dogs Have Belly Buttons? Where to Find It and When a Bump There Needs a Vet

Yes, dogs have belly buttons. See where to find it, what a normal one looks like, and when a soft bump, redness or swelling there needs a vet or emergency care.

Tricolor basset hound lying on a living room rug with its chin resting on a plush toy, looking toward a window

Training

Dog Depression: Signs, When Sadness Is Really Illness and How to Help

Dog depression: signs, when sadness is really illness, grief after losing a companion, what to do today and when to call a vet or a behavior professional.

Jack Russell terrier holding a plain squeaky toy in its mouth on a living room rug.

Training

Why Do Dogs Love Squeaky Toys? The Instinct Behind It and How to Keep Play Safe

Why dogs love squeaky toys, why some rip out the squeaker, and what to do if a piece is swallowed. Safe play, quiet options and when to call your vet.

Fawn and white English bulldog sitting calmly on a tile kitchen floor and looking toward the camera with clear eyes

Health

Cherry Eye in Dogs: What the Red Lump Means, What to Do Today and Treatment Options

Red lump in the corner of your dog's eye? What cherry eye is, why not to push it back, how soon to see a vet, surgery options, recovery, costs and insurance.

Senior Shih Tzu resting on a clean washable dog bed beside a folded towel in a tidy bedroom.

Health

Dog Diapers: When They Help, How to Fit Them and How to Keep Your Dog's Skin Healthy

Dog diapers hold leaks but do not treat the cause. How to choose, measure and fit one, protect the skin and know when leaking needs a vet visit first.

Whippet lying on a porch mat with its front paws crossed beside a folded towel and a plain water bowl

Health

Dog Paw Problems: When to See the Vet, What to Do Now and What to Avoid

Licked, red, cracked or bleeding paw? See which signs mean a vet today, what to do right now, what never to put on a paw, common causes and what a visit costs.

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