Did you know? Unlike the rest of your dog's ribs, the cartilage of your dog's last rib doesn't…

Adrienne Farricelli

Did you know? Unlike the rest of your dog's ribs, the cartilage of your dog's last rib doesn't connect to anything at all and it's therefore called a "floating rib."https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Dog_anatomy_lateral_skeleton_view.jpg

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If your dog ate corn cobs, you are likely wondering whether this is something that will pass or get stuck somewhere along the dog's gastro-intestinal tract. Certainly, it can be very scary when dogs ingest items that can result in blockages as blockages require surgery to resolve. On top of this, the surgery is not without risks.

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Ask the Vet: Why is My Dog's Poop Thin?

If your dog's poop is thin, you may be wondering what must have happened to dramatically shrink the diameter of your dog's stools. Things certainly don't add up if you consider the diameter of your dog's rear end. So what's up with your dog? Is this something to worry about? Let's discover some causes of thin poop in dogs.

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Ask the Vet: My Dog Ate Aluminum (Tin) Foil

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Ask the Vet: Help, I Forgot to Give My Dog His Monthly Heartworm Medication!

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Ask the Vet: Why Do Dogs Feel Cold After Surgery?

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Are Allergies to Plastic Bowls in Dogs Real?

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Ask the Vet: Why Do Dogs Reverse Sneeze?

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