Dog Health

Black, tarry stool is one of those sights that stops you mid-walk. If you have been asking "why is my dog poop black," here is the honest short answer: it…

You have probably wondered how long it takes a dog to digest food — while waiting for that post-dinner walk, or after your dog swallowed something it should not have.…

Finding dog poop blood in the yard or on a walk is one of the most frightening things a dog owner can see — I understand the panic if you're…

Lymphoma in dogs is a cancer of lymphocytes, the white blood cells that fight infection. It usually starts in the lymph nodes and spreads through the body. It cannot be…

No. Vets generally advise against giving your dog aspirin for a limp without direct veterinary guidance. Aspirin can cause stomach ulcers, internal bleeding, and kidney damage in dogs, and safer…

Yes, probiotics can help many dogs. They are live "good" bacteria that support digestion, calm upset stomachs, and boost immune health. Most dogs do well on them, and side effects…

Runny noses in dogs are often caused by mild irritation or allergies, but persistent, thick, colored, bloody, or one-sided discharge can signal infection, a foreign object, dental disease, or nasal…

A blood blister on a dog is a red, purple, or dark blood-filled bump that may result from trauma, a hematoma, a tick, skin irritation, or a vascular tumor. Because…

Yes, dogs can get hiccups, and they are usually harmless and short-lived. If you're wondering can dogs have hiccups, the answer is yes, and most episodes stop on their own.…

Most dogs get their first rabies vaccine at around 3–4 months, usually between 12 and 16 weeks of age. After the first shot, a booster is generally given one year…