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Dog Gum Color: What Pale Gums Mean
Pale or white gums can signal anemia, shock, dehydration, or internal bleeding. Learn how to check gum moisture and capillary refill time (CRT) and when to s...
Dog Seizures: Grand Mal vs. Focal and What to Do
Seeing a dog seize is terrifying. Learn how to time the episode, keep your dog safe, avoid common mistakes, and know the red flags (5+ minutes or clusters) t...
Pitbull Skin Issues
Itchy skin, rashes, and ear infections are common in pit bull-type dogs. Learn the top causes (allergies, fleas, mites, food), warning signs, vet tests, and ...
Dog Bad Breath: Causes Beyond Dirty Teeth
Bad dog breath isn’t always dental disease. Learn 9 common causes—from something stuck in the mouth and GI reflux to anal gland odor, kidney disease, and...
Dog Constipation: Pumpkin, Oil, and Home Help
See the signs of constipation vs. diarrhea or urinary blockage, try vet-friendly home support (pumpkin, hydration, light exercise), and learn the urgent red ...
How Long Is a Dog Pregnant?
Most dogs are pregnant about 63 days from ovulation (58–68 days total). Get a clear week-by-week pregnancy timeline, labor stages, vet test timing, and red...
Dog Bloated Stomach: Hard vs Soft
A swollen dog belly can be mild or life-threatening. Learn how hard vs soft feels, the red flags for GDV (bloat), and when to call your vet or go to emergenc...
When Do Puppies Open Their Eyes?
Most puppies open their eyes around 10–14 days old. See a week-by-week development guide, what newborn eyes should look like, how to support them, and red ...
Dog Losing Weight: Kidney Disease vs. Diabetes
Unexplained weight loss in dogs can be scary. Compare kidney disease vs diabetes symptoms, what to monitor at home (thirst, appetite, urine), and the vet tes...
Dog Limping: CCL vs Paw Thorn
A calm, step-by-step home check to spot paw injuries (thorn, foxtail, broken nail) vs knee CCL tears. Learn urgent warning signs, what not to do, and vet nex...
Worms in Dog Poop: Tapeworms vs Roundworms
Spot rice-like segments or spaghetti-like worms in your dog’s stool? Learn the key differences between tapeworms and roundworms, how dogs get them, what to...
Lumps on Dogs: Lipomas vs. Mast Cell Tumors
Found a new lump on your dog? Compare lipoma vs mast cell tumor clues, know the warning signs, and learn why an FNA or biopsy is the only way to confirm what...
Dog Swollen Paw: Causes and What to Do
A swollen paw can be a sting, foreign object, broken nail, sprain, fracture, allergy, or infection. Follow a calm home exam, safe care steps, and know urgent...
Express Dog Anal Glands at Home
Step-by-step guide to safe external anal gland expression for dogs, with supplies, warning signs, and clear “don’t DIY” situations like pain, swelling,...
Dog Eye Discharge: Green vs. White Goop
From normal “sleep” to thick white mucus or green discharge, learn common causes (conjunctivitis, ulcers, dry eye), safe at-home cleaning, and urgent war...
Rhodesian Ridgeback Temperament
Considering a Rhodesian Ridgeback? Discover their loyal, independent temperament, how they are with kids and strangers, prey drive realities, and the exercis...
Dog Dry Heaving: Bloat vs. Kennel Cough
Dry heaving can look like kennel cough—or a dangerous GDV bloat. Learn the key differences, red flags like a tight belly and restlessness, and when to head...
Cutting Black Dog Nails Safely
Black nails hide the quick, but you can trim safely at home. Use bright light, take paper-thin slices, read the cut surface, and know the warning signs befor...
Basset Hound Ear Care and Stubbornness
A vet-assistant guide to Basset Hound ear care: what healthy ears look like, how to clean safely, how often to do it, when to call the vet, and reward-based ...
Doberman Pinscher Temperament and Protection Instincts
Dobermans aren’t inherently aggressive. Learn what shapes Doberman temperament, how protection instincts show up at home, plus socialization, training basi...