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Dogs don’t always drink only water. As a veterinarian who sees pets in a wide range of settings, I regularly encounter owners wanting safe, practical options when plain water isn’t enough—on hot hikes, during travel, or when a dog is ill. The choices you make about what to offer affect immediate safety, comfort, and the

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Knowing which pain medications are safe for dogs matters because pain changes how a dog moves, eats, and engages with people, and untreated pain can slow healing or hide progressive disease. As a veterinarian I typically see owners reach for an over-the-counter pill because they want fast relief; that impulse is understandable, but the wrong

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Helping a dog lose weight is one of the most practical, high-impact things an owner can do for their companion. Extra pounds may be silent, but they often reduce how much a dog enjoys everyday life: less running, less jumping up to greet you, and more slipping and struggling on stairs. For people who love

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Knowing when a female dog will go into heat matters for reasons that go beyond timing a litter. Owners who understand the cycle can keep their dog safe, reduce stress in multi-dog homes, and make informed choices about spaying or breeding. I typically see new owners surprised by how quickly an intact female can attract

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If your dog has been sneezing a lot, it’s worth paying attention—sneezing is usually a useful reflex but frequent or unusual patterns can point to irritation, infection, or something lodged in the nose that may need treatment. Below I explain the common causes, what the sneezing reflex is doing, how to triage at home, and

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Thirst and drinking are among the simplest behaviors a dog shows, but when they change it can be an early sign of something important. This guide explains what normal drinking looks like, practical fixes to encourage fluid intake, the physiology behind thirst, when changes should worry you, and step-by-step actions you can take at home

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