Often dogs lick their feet out of boredom but excessive paw licking is a sign something’s not right. And when you see redness and rawness between the toes it can be a sign of interdigital cysts in dogs. Here’s what to look for … and how to treat interdigital cysts in dogs. What...
How long does it take for Giardia to go away in dogs? With proper medicine, giardia can be eliminatedwithin two weeks. However, be aware that at the end of the treatment, you will need to give your dog a good and thorough bath to get rid of any cysts that could be on your dogs ...
Brachycephalic dogs(flat-face breeds likePugs,French Bulldogs, andBoston Terriers) also are prone to more advanced disease due to their abnormal bites and crowded teeth. Larger dogscan usually have a year and a half to two years between cleanings. However, they still need to have their mouths...
Joanne Keenan Joanne is a writer on the Dogs Naturally Content Team. For 20 years, she’s been committed to maintaining a multi-dog household reared on raw meat, whole foods and good manners. She coined “chew factor” as her method to keep her first puppy pair occupied by chewing on fr...
Knowing how to feed dogs with liver disease is important. Your vet will help you develop an evidence-based plan to treat your dog's liver.
How to stop a dog chewing paws Injury or parasites Allergies and stress All dogs nibble on an itch now and then. But why do dogs chew their paws persistently? And why might they suddenly start chewing their paws when they didn’t before? Today we take a closer look at the reasons dogs...
In other words, feather plucking causes feather cysts and vice versa, continuously aggravating the problem. Heavy metal poisoning Birds that chew, such as parrots, are particularly vulnerable toheavy metal poisoning. Chronic exposure to heavy metals like zinc might cause behaviors like feather plucking...
How do you treat histiocytoma in dogs? If after three months it is still there, your vet may recommend surgical removal. If your dog's histiocytoma is small enough and if your vet office has the capability, your vet may opt to remove your dog's histiocytoma through cryosurgery. This inv...
Remove the outer leaves of leafy greens, such as spinach or lettuce. Keep raw meats and their juices away from other foods in the refrigerator and on countertops. Use separate cutting boards, utensils, and surfaces for preparing raw meat/poultry, vegetables, and ready-to-eat foods (cooked me...
Every dog, whether indoor or outdoor, should be on a heartworm preventive. A preventive should be given to all dogs. Remember that mosquitoes can get indoors, so even though your dog may not go outside, the dog is still susceptible. ...