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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?"