Gallstones in dogs form from bacteria, bile, calcium salts, cholesterol, and proteins, and they sometimes cause blockages in the gallbladder. They’re also known as choleliths, and they can be as small as …
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VET APPROVED WRITTEN BY Dr. Karyn Kanowski Veterinarian, BVSc MRCVS Without the results of scientific research and experiments, the world would be filled with the ifs and maybes of untested …
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Hernias in dogs are tears or weaknesses in abdominal muscles that allow internal organs or fatty tissue to pass through to other parts of the body. There are five main …
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Tagamet is a medicine that veterinarians may prescribe to treat stomach ulcers and acid reflux in dogs. One of the brand names for the generic medicine cimetidine, Tagamet comes in …
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Rectal prolapse in dogs happens when the inner layers of the rectum — the end region of the large intestine — push out and protrude from the anus. Usually, this …
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VET APPROVED WRITTEN BY Dr. Karyn Kanowski Veterinarian, BVSc MRCVS We’ve all known someone with selective hearing; husbands who don’t hear you asking to take the garbage out but can …
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Tramadol for dogs is an opioid painkiller drug used to treat pets who’ve gone through surgery, suffer from osteoarthritis, or have pain symptoms from other conditions. It’s one of the …