Did you know? Our skin is three times thicker than our dogs' and our pH is different too, which is…

Adrienne Farricelli

Did you know? Our skin is three times thicker than our dogs' and our pH is different too, which is why we shouldn't use human shampoo for our dogs.

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Ask the Vet: Why Do Dogs Reverse Sneeze?

Dogs reverse sneeze because their bodies are reacting to something in their environment. Reverse sneezing in dogs is something dog owners may not fully understand, causing them to sometimes panic and perhaps even make an emergency phone call to the vet. "Help, my dog is choking, he's acting as if there is something stuck in his throat! It's the oddest sound,I never heard my dog doing that before, can I take him in?"

Dr. Ivana Crnec

Why Do Dogs Shake When Scared?

If you have ever seen dogs shake when scared, you may be wondering what's going on. Let's take a look at some dynamics.

Adrienne F.

Why Do Dogs Sleep By Their Owner's Feet?

Your dog can choose to sleep in many areas, yet your feet seem to be your dog's favorite sleeping spot, but why do dogs sleep by their owner's feet?

Adrienne Farricelli

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Why Do Dogs Spit Their Food?

Dogs spit their food generally in two specific scenarios: when something is not right with the food itself or when there is something not right going on with their lives. To get to the source of the problem, you may have to carefully evaluate in what context the behavior occurs and whether there's a problem with the foods you are offering.

Adrienne Farricelli

Why Do Dogs Get Bone Spurs?

Why Do Dogs Get Bone Spurs? While you cannot detect a bone spur until you get x-rays done, most likely your dog may have been showing signs of pain.

Adrienne Farricelli

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Why Do Dogs Not Have a Belly Button?

Why Do Dogs Not Have a Belly Button? Sure, in humans belly buttons are quite noticeable, so you would assume the same would apply to dogs. Read more.

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Ask The Vet: Why My Dog Has Glassy Eyes?

If your dog has glassy eyes, you may be wondering why your dog's eye appearance has changed. We are used to seeing our dogs with eyes that look bright and healthy, therefore a glassy-eyed appearance in our dogs is often suggestive of something not right. So follow your gut and have your glassy-eyed dog see the vet.

Dr. Ivana Crnec

Ask the Vet: Why is My Dog's Eyelid Droopy?

If your dog's eyelid is droopy, you may be wondering what happened to your canine companion and what you can do about it. A droopy eyelid refers to the sagging of the dog's eyelid over or under the eyes. Veterinarian Dr. Ivan Crnec discusses droopy eyelids in dogs and treatment options for affected dogs.

Dr. Ivana Crnec

Ask the Vet: Why Do Dogs Get Yeast Infections on Their Feet?

When dogs get yeast infections on their feet, they tend to develop annoying signs such as licking and biting the paws. Not to mention, you may notice an unpleasant odor on your dog's paws. But why do dogs get yeast infections on their feet in the first place? And most of all, what can be done about it?

Dr. Ivana Crnec

Ask The Vet: Why Do Dogs Poop Black?

When dogs poop black, dog owners are often wondering where that black color is coming from. Let's face it: brown seems to be the universal color for stools and we therefore identify such color with normalcy, anything other than that may therefore send alarm bells ringing. Veterinarian Dr. Ivana Crnec discusses black stool in dogs along with potential causes for this abnormal color.

Dr. Ivana Crnec