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A cough in a dog can be a simple reflex to clear dust or a sign of something far more serious. Because coughing sits at the intersection of comfort, contagious risk, and potentially life‑threatening disease, dog lovers benefit from knowing when to reassure and when to act. The aim here is practical: help you keep

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Many dog owners begin asking about herbs because they want simple, gentle options that fit everyday life: something to calm a nervous pup during fireworks, ease a sensitive stomach before a car ride, soothe a patch of itchy skin, or support an aging dog’s joints. I typically see this interest from three groups: people with

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Parvovirus is one of those diseases that can turn a lively home into an emergency situation in a matter of hours. For anyone who loves dogs, understanding how long parvo lasts—how long an infected dog is sick, how long it can shed virus, and how long the environment can stay infectious—matters for keeping pets safe,

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A stale urine smell can change how you feel about your home and your dog; it may make you anxious about guests, guilty about your pet’s comfort, or worried that a medical or behavior problem is being missed. I typically see owners trying quick fixes that mask the odor without addressing the underlying cause, which

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Lymphoma in dogs is a diagnosis no owner wants to hear, and yet it is one of the more common cancers we encounter in veterinary practice. Understanding what may cause lymphoma—and what you can do when you notice changes—helps you make calmer, more informed choices for your dog’s care. Below I walk through why this

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Knowing how long gabapentin lasts in a dog’s system matters because it directly affects everyday choices—when to walk or groom, how to plan vet trips, and how to balance pain relief or seizure control with safety around stairs, pools, and other hazards. Why this matters to dog owners: pain control, seizures, and quality of life

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