Did you know? Your dog's mast cells release histamine which helps attract other white cells to an…

Adrienne Farricelli

Did you know? Your dog's mast cells release histamine which helps attract other white cells to an area or an invader and help clean up the area or mount an immune system reaction.

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Should You Wake a Dog From a Bad Dream?

Whether waking a dog from a bad dream is something that dog owners should do remains a subject of debate. Many dog owners feel sorry about their dogs possibly having a bad dream and their instinct is to wake their beloved dog up. On the other hand, pet professionals warn about the risks of waking dogs up.

Dr. Ivana Crnec

Ask the Vet: Why Do Puppies Get Hiccups?

Many puppies get hiccups, and as cute as they can be, they can cause new puppy owners to wonder about what causes them to occur so frequently compared to adult dogs. So what's up with puppies getting hiccups, and most of all, what can be done to reduce their frequency?

Dr. Ivana Crnec

Ask the Vet: My Dog Ate an Oleander Flower

If your dog ate an oleander flower, you are likely concerned considering this plant's reputation for being very poisonous. Indeed, according to the National Institute of Health, all parts of the oleander plant are considered toxic and that includes oleander flowers, leaves, twigs and stems.

Dr. Ivana Crnec

Ask the Vet: What to Do if Your Dog Ate Corn Cobs?

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.

Dr. Ivana Crnec

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.

Dr. Ivana Crnec

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

If your dog ate aluminum foil also known as tin foil, you may be worried about what will happen to him. Is aluminum foil toxic to dogs? Can the tin foil get stuck and cause a dog a blockage? Should your dog see the vet if he ingested aluminum foil? Most likely all these questions are bombarding your mind. Veterinarian Dr. Ivana provides information of what to do if your dog ate aluminum foil.

Dr. Ivana Crnec

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

If you forgot to give your dog his monthly heartworm medication, you are likely very worried about this mishap, and are wondering whether there may be any scary consequences. Rest assured, you are not alone. Many dog owners forget giving their dogs their monthly heartworm pill.

Dr. Ivana Crnec

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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