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Reader Question: New Spot on Dog’s Snout – What It Might Be and When to See a Vet
Concern About New Spot on Dog's Snout and Other Ongoing Issues Reader's Question:Question from Alan:Should I be concerned about a new spot on my dogs
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Reader Question: Dog Has Large Red Patches on Belly – Possible Causes & What to Do
Dog’s Belly Covered in Large Red Patches – What Could Be Causing This?My dog has these large red patches on her belly on both sides. What is this, we were
Managing a Dog's Severely Swollen eye: A Reader Asks If It Could Be Cancer
Reader Question on Managing a Dog's Swollen Eye:She's 13,14? Had a hysterectomy and lump from breast removed 5 or 6 years ago . Her eye grew huge . Then
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Treating a Dog’s Inflamed and Licked Paw Pad: A Reader’s Question and Practical Solutions
Reader Question on a Dog Pad Sore IssueShe has been licking this area on her pad for a few days. I didn’t notice it was that large. There is no blood,
Managing Itchy, Smelly Skin Lesions in Dogs: Reader’s Question and Solutions
Practical Solutions for Chronic Itchy Skin Lesions in Dogs: A Response to a Reader's ExperienceMy dog gets elevated bumps on hips. They are itchy so he
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Dealing with Chronic Dog Skin Lesions. A Reader's Question and Detailed Treatment Suggestions
Reader Question: Chronic Dog Skin InfectionMy dog Taz has had this since November 3rd 2024. It started on his back about the size of a quarter. He had
A Dry Sore on a Dog's :Leg
Reader Question: There is a dry sore on my dog's leg, The sore is several years old and increasing in size. The area is dry and painless. What is it and
Help for a Painful Paw
Reader Question: Limping Dog Piper is 3 1/2 yo Anatolian Shepard / pit mix who is 3 legged limping on her left front. The paw is visibly swollen both
Scabies on me and my dogs what to do
Reader Question: My dog is scratching and has warts on his paws. The hair is also falling out. Suggestions from our editor: Hi Patricia, Based on the
Canine Dental treatment With Underlying Kidney Disease
Reader Question: Concerns About Dog Kidney Disease and Dental Treatment Shih Tzu, age 10, no history of having any dental treatment or oral care of teeth.
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Identifying and Treating A Mysterious Wound on My Dog
Reader Question on Mystery Dog Wound: I recently lost one of my dogs to some sort of anaphylactic shock or related seizure. There were several what appeared
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The Best Tools To Keep Reactive Dogs Safe | Dog Health Guide
How to manage your dog around things that trigger them. Having the right tools can make a big difference.
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Urgent Help Needed for Potentially Neglected Dog with Vomiting and Malnourishment Issues
It's my friends sister dog, I'm really worried when I first seen him he was very Malnourished. My friend moved in with his sister and has been trying to
Brownish Raised Skin Lesion - Reader Question and Treatment Suggestions
Reader Question Regarding Lesion Near Front Armpit I Wonder what this skin condition is and if I should have it removed or treated with something. She
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Odd spot on Lower Abdomen
Reader Question and Treatment Considerations Spot on Dog Abdomen I Found a spot on lower ab/groin area of 8 yo male lab. Lump under skin as well. Gave
Unidentified Puppy Acne 12 weeks
Reader Question: Causes of Pimples on a Pups Skin Yoda is 12 weeks old and has been a healthy pup. But lately I've noticed these little white pimple like
Games and Activities for Energetic Dogs | Dog Health Guide
Various games and activities tailored to keep your pup active, happy, and healthy.
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Suspected Lice on Puppy - Treatment Suggestions
Parasites on Puppy Skin Reader Question On Treatment Options I just got my puppy and I think he is infested with lice. I’ve tried to go back to owner
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Lab Aggression Toward Children
Reader Question on How to Teach Dog Not to Attack Visiting Children and Behavioral Suggestions from Our Editor Reader Question: Why does my Lab attack
Unidentified Skin Ulcer on Side - Causes and Treatment Options
Reader Question: Causes, Identification and Treatment of a Dog Skin Ulcer on Side I just found this 20 cent piece size wound/ulcer on my dogs side.
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