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If your dog is showing skin, ear, or other problems a dog allergy test might be helpful.

Does My Dog Need an Allergy Test?

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Canine allergies are common. Finding the solution may involve an allergy test to pinpoint the cause of your dog’s symptoms.
Laxatives for dogs can be used to treat constipation. However, there are causes of dog constipation to be addressed.

Laxatives for Dog Constipation

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Constipation is uncomfortable for anyone and dogs are no exception. If your dog is straining to poop, a laxative may provide the relief he...
Knowing how to take your dog's temperature accurately is the first step to helping them when they are ill.

How to Take Your Dog’s Temperature

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Seeing your dog looking unusually tired, restless, or uncomfortable understandably leaves you searching for answers on how to help. Knowing how to take your dog's temperature is an important first step in helping her.
A dog coughing should be taken seriously and investigated.

Should I Worry About My Dog Coughing?

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As I listened to my dog cough the other night, I found myself shifting out of my logical veterinarian mindset and into my role as pet parent. Nobody likes it when their fur baby is not feeling 100%, including us veterinarians.
Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia, or IMHA in dogs.

IMHA in Dogs Is Often Deadly

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Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA) is a potentially deadly condition in dogs. You may also see it as autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) or autoimmune anemia.
Dog braces for teeth can help correct dental malocclusions that can impact a dog's health.

Yes, Your Dog May Need Dental Braces

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Dog braces for teeth are all about comfort and function. After all, your dog isn’t going to get teased about a crooked smile on her school photos. Braces come into play if one or more wonky teeth are either preventing her from eating normally or are damaging the soft tissues in her mouth and causing pain.
Adenoma or sebaceous cysts on dogs are largely harmless is unsightly bumps on your dog's skin.

What Is a Sebaceous Cyst or Adenoma on a Dog?

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It’s not uncommon to come across a lobulated pink or white growth on your dog’s skin, especially if he’s older. These bumps might be...
Discospondylitis in dogs is a bacterial infection that affects the vertebrae and discs of the spine.

What Is Discospondylitis in Dogs?

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Discospondylitis in dogs occurs when a bacterial or fungal infection travels to the spine. The infection might just be at one point in the spine or could be at multiple spots at once.
A bald spot near the base of the tail due to stud tail.

Stud Tail In Dogs

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Stud tail in dogs is due to hyperplasia of the oil (sebaceous) glands on the dog’s tail. While intact males are most often affected, hence the name “stud tail.”
Can you give a dog tums for stomach acid and acid reflux? Yes, but there are better long term solutions.

Can Dogs Have Tums?

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Tums is an over-the-counter (OTC) human antacid composed of calcium carbonate. If your dog is battling stomach issues, your veterinarian may recommend an antacid for dogs to help with high levels of stomach acid, but it’s not likely to be Tums.
A golden retriever type dog feeling under the weather from a dog respiratory illness.

Symptoms and Treatment of Dog Respiratory Illnesses

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In recent years, dog flu and severe canine respiratory disease of unverified etiology (causes) have resulted in many illnesses and even deaths in dogs....
A dog sitting in a field of flowering chamomile, that may used to treat some of his ailments.

Chamomile for Dogs

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Chamomile can do a lot for dogs including helping to reduce your dog’s anxiety, improve her skin and coat, support digestion, repel insects, and even help with ear or eye infections.