Tag: health issues
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Why Do Dogs Scratch The Carpet?
Dogs commonly scratch carpets and floors for a mix of biological, sensory, comfort, and learned reasons, and owners often notice patterns tied to routine, environment, or health. Understanding the motivations behind carpet scratching can help manage the behavior without unnecessary punishment. Natural Instincts Behind Scratching Many aspects of carpet scratching trace back to ancestral behaviors…
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How Much Is A Emergency Vet Visit Without Insurance?
Emergency veterinary care costs vary widely and depend on the problem, procedures required, and the clinic you visit. The sections below describe common bill components, typical ranges, factors that change price, payment options, and steps owners can take to plan ahead. Typical Emergency Vet Visit Costs Common baseline charges include a triage or exam fee,…
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What Is A False Pregnancy In Dogs?
False pregnancy in dogs describes a reproductive phenomenon that can produce physical and behavioral changes after a heat cycle. What is a false pregnancy in dogs? False pregnancy—also called pseudopregnancy in veterinary sources—refers to a noninfectious, metritis-free condition in which an intact female dog has signs that mimic pregnancy despite having no fetuses present. Owners…
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What Do Dogs Have Nightmares About?
Observing a sleeping dog can prompt questions about the stages of sleep and whether those movements reflect dreams or distress. Dog Sleep Stages and REM Canine sleep alternates between non‑rapid eye movement (non‑REM) and rapid eye movement (REM) phases, and REM episodes tend to be brief; individual REM bouts in dogs commonly last about 2–5…
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How Many Eyelids Do Dogs Have?
Canine eyelids and related ocular anatomy. How Many Eyelids Do Dogs Have? A concise numeric answer appears first, followed by anatomical and clinical context to set expectations for the discussion that follows. Each canine eye has three eyelids: an upper eyelid, a lower eyelid, and a third eyelid (the nictitating membrane) that sits at the…
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Why Is My Dog Breathing Weird?
Changes in a dog’s breathing can signal many different issues ranging from temporary reactions to serious illness. Canine respiratory anatomy & normal breathing At rest, a healthy adult dog typically takes about 10–30 breaths per minute, with smaller or younger dogs often toward the higher end of that range[1]. Puppies commonly have resting rates that…
