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Dogs with seizures raise immediate worries for owners: not only the sight of a convulsion, but the question of whether something at home—especially food—could be making seizures more frequent or severe. Understanding which foods and supplements to avoid is one of the most practical ways to protect a dog’s stability, help anticonvulsant drugs do their

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Many dog lovers notice a dry nose and worry it signals something serious. That reaction is understandable: a wet, cool nose is often presented as a sign of health, and a change can prompt quick concern. The reality is more nuanced. A dry nose can be a harmless, temporary change or a clue to dehydration,

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Dogs have a way of slipping into our daily lives and reshaping them: they provide company at the end of a long day, help people regain confidence after illness, and occasionally upend our routines with unpredictability. For people who care about dogs, understanding why they matter socially and personally is the first step toward better

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When a dog’s rear end starts acting up, it often spurs a mix of curiosity and concern in owners: scooting across the carpet, repeated licking, or a sudden, strong fishy odor can be worrying. This article walks through why those signs may point to the anal glands, gives a clear, cautious answer about when manual

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Understanding the puppy stage matters because the decisions you make during these months shape health, learning, and long-term behavior. For a dog lover planning an adoption or preparing for a litter, timing vaccinations, building a bond, and setting realistic expectations all depend on knowing when one developmental phase ends and another begins. This brief window

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As a veterinarian who has worked with hundreds of companion dogs, I hear the same practical question from owners again and again: “How old is my dog in human years?” That question matters because age is a shortcut we use to shape care, choose activities, and set expectations. Translating a dog’s chronological age into a

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