If you’re searching for how to treat dog mouth sores at home, you’re likely dealing with a pup who’s suddenly drooling more, pawing at their face, or turning their nose up at food they usually love. I’ve been there too—more times than I can count during my years as a veterinary assistant focused on nutrition….
Have you noticed something strange going on with your pup’s skin lately? Maybe they’ve started scratching more than usual, or you spotted some flaky patches and you’re sitting there wondering, “What to do if your dog’s skin is peeling?” Yeah, I’ve had pet parents come into the clinic panicking over this exact issue. It can…
Ever felt like you’re drowning in dog hair? Trust me, as someone who’s spent years wrangling fur tumbleweeds in both clinic settings and at home, I get it. When clients come in asking me how to reduce shedding in double-coated dogs, it’s usually after they’ve vacuumed three times in a day or found fluff in…
If you’ve ever found yourself asking, “Why is my dog scratching but has no fleas?”, you’re not alone. As a Veterinary Assistant with a strong focus on nutrition, I’ve seen many dog owners puzzled by this behavior. It can be frustrating when your dog is constantly itching but the typical culprit, fleas, isn’t the issue….
As a veterinary assistant with a focus on nutrition, I’ve encountered many dogs suffering from kidney stones, and trust me, it’s not something any pet parent wants to experience. Kidney stones, or nephroliths, are hard deposits of minerals and salts that form in your dog’s kidneys. These stones can vary in size and sometimes don’t…
As an Animal Care Specialist working in pet clinics and shelters, I’ve come across a lot of curious pet owners wondering about the foods they can safely share with their dogs. One of the questions I frequently hear is: Can dogs eat starfruit? It’s a common query, especially since starfruit is a tropical fruit known…
It’s scary when your dog suddenly starts scratching like there’s no tomorrow, or worse, breaks out in hives or starts vomiting. As a veterinary assistant who’s seen more cases of pet allergies than I can count, I can tell you—knowing the signs your dog is having an allergic reaction can save you a whole lot…
Let’s be honest—there’s nothing quite like the sound of a dog shaking their head repeatedly at 3 a.m., right? As a vet tech who’s been in the trenches with concerned pet parents and more ear swabs than I can count, I’ve seen how ear infections in dogs can sneak up and turn into a real…
Ever noticed your dog trembling out of the blue and acting, well… kinda off? I’ve had more than a few pet parents come into the clinic, worried and wide-eyed, asking, “Why is my dog shivering and acting weird?” And honestly, it’s a valid concern. When your dog isn’t behaving like their usual goofy or affectionate…