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Did you know? Your dog's liver is capable of carrying out many complex tasks. This is not an understatement. According to veterinarian Race Foster, a dog's liver is capable of performing more than 1,000 different tasks!

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Why Do Dogs With Brain Tumors Walk in Circles

Dogs with brain tumors walk in circles because of the impact the mass has on the dog's brain.

Adrienne Farricelli

Ask the Vet: Why Do Dogs Get Blackheads?

Dogs get blackheads just as humans do, but the underlying causes may be different in dogs compared to humans. Unlike humans who get blackheads mostly on the nose, chin and forehead area (the so-called "T zone"), dogs tend to get blackheads mostly in their backs and belly areas. On top of this, something to consider is that what may seem like blackheads in dogs may be something totally different. A vet visit is therefore in order to determine exactly what may be going on. In this article, veterinarian Dr. Ivana Crnec discusses blackheads in dogs, their causes and treatment.

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.

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Why Do Dogs Get Bone Spurs?

Why Do Dogs Get Bone Spurs? If you are wondering why dogs get bone spurs, most likely you recently saw the vet and the…

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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

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Why Do Dogs Sleep By Their Owner's Feet?

Your dog can choose to sleep in many areas, yet your feet seem to have won first prize as your dog's favorite sleeping spot, so next thing you're wondering "why do dogs sleep by their owner's feet?"

Adrienne F.

Ask the Vet: Why Do Dogs Get Pus in Their Eyes?

Dogs get pus in their eyes just as it happens in humans, and often the underlying causes may be quite similar. However, since dogs can't talk, it is up to you, the dog owner, making important decisions such as when to take your dog to the vet. In some cases, you want to make that appointment sooner than later considering that certain eye conditions, left untreated, can lead to complications. Veterinarian Dr. Ivana Crnec provides information about why dogs get pus in their eyes.

Dr. Ivana Crnec

Ask the Vet: Why Do Dogs Get Runny Noses?

Dogs get runny noses for a variety of reasons and many may be similar to why humans get them. Unlike humans though, dogs can't just reach out for a Kleenex to temporarily halt the trickle. Without hands, they'll often use their tongue to clean up any discharge. Pay  close to attention to your dog if he has a runny nose. It can sometimes be indicative of serious causes. Veterinarian Dr. Ivana Crnec points out several causes of runny noses in dogs.

Dr. Ivana Crnec

Ask the Vet: Why Do Dogs Lick The Air?

Dogs lick the air for a variety of reasons, and some of them may sometimes stem from medical issues. For this reason, if your dog is licking the air excessively or for prolonged periods of time, you may want to report to your vet to rule out anything going on in the health department. In this article, we asked veterinarian Dr. Ivana Crnec why dogs lick the air and what can be done about it.

Dr. Ivana Crnec

Ask The Vet: Why Do Dogs Get Diarrhea With Blood?

Dogs get diarrhea with blood for a variety of reasons and the list can be quite extensive. Because some of them can be quite serious, it is always a good idea to have your puppy or dog see the vet to play it safe. Your vet will likely ask you several questions such as whether there were any recent dietary changes, if your dog ate anything unusual and other important details which can aid in the diagnostic process. So why do dogs get diarrhea with blood? Veterinarian Dr. Ivana Crnec in the article below provides several possibilities.

Dr. Ivana Crnec