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The 'Mystery Dog Illness' Wasn't a Mystery. Here Are 8 Ways to Keep Your Dog Out of It.

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The 'Mystery Dog Illness' Wasn't a Mystery. Here Are 8 Ways to Keep Your Dog Out of It.

The scary respiratory bug that swept the US turned out to be the same family of pathogens dogs have always caught. That is better news than it sounds, because it means you already know how to stop it.

Dr. Mara Chen · 7 min read

Preventive Care

The Worm You Can See Isn't the One That Kills

The Worm You Can See Isn't the One That Kills

Dr. Amara Solis · 7 min

Cats Get Their Own 'Parvo.' The Cat Version Is Often Deadlier.

Cats Get Their Own 'Parvo.' The Cat Version Is Often Deadlier.

Dr. Mara Chen · 6 min

Pet Insurance Isn't Health Insurance. It's a Loan You Make to Your Vet.

Pet Insurance Isn't Health Insurance. It's a Loan You Make to Your Vet.

Claire Sutton · 9 min

Illness & Conditions

There's Nothing in Your Medicine Cabinet That Helps a Dog in Pain

There's Nothing in Your Medicine Cabinet That Helps a Dog in Pain

Dr. Lena Park · 10 min

A Cat Rights a Stumble With Its Whole Body. That Could Help People Walk Again

A Cat Rights a Stumble With Its Whole Body. That Could Help People Walk Again

Dr. Ravi Mehta · 4 min

Your Straining Dog Might Not Be Constipated at All

Your Straining Dog Might Not Be Constipated at All

Dr. Lena Park · 6 min

Skin & Allergies

Most Dog Hair-Loss 'Remedies' Treat the Wrong Thing

Most Dog Hair-Loss 'Remedies' Treat the Wrong Thing

Dr. Mara Chen · 9 min

One Frenchie's Miserable, Itchy Skin Built an Entire Dog-Skincare Brand

Dr. Mara Chen · 6 min

You're Not Allergic to Your Dog. You're Allergic to a Protein, and That Changes Everything

You're Not Allergic to Your Dog. You're Allergic to a Protein, and That Changes Everything

Dr. Nina Kohl · 6 min

Bathing & Grooming

The Puppy Shampoo Paradox: "Gentle" and "Scented" Don't Belong on One Bottle

The Puppy Shampoo Paradox: "Gentle" and "Scented" Don't Belong on One Bottle

Dr. Amara Solis · 12 min

The At-Home Grooming Kit a Celebrity Dog Groomer Actually Uses

The At-Home Grooming Kit a Celebrity Dog Groomer Actually Uses

Sasha Ford · 5 min

The 8-Week Puppy Bath Rule Has Nothing to Do With Germs

The 8-Week Puppy Bath Rule Has Nothing to Do With Germs

Dr. Mara Chen · 9 min

Staying Safe

A Laser Pointer Isn't a Toy. It's a Job Your Dog Can Never Finish.

A Laser Pointer Isn't a Toy. It's a Job Your Dog Can Never Finish.

Dr. Nina Kohl · 7 min

It's Illegal to Cook a Dog in a Car. In Most States, It's Still Illegal to Save One.

It's Illegal to Cook a Dog in a Car. In Most States, It's Still Illegal to Save One.

Dr. Priya Nair · 8 min

One Raw Fish Can Kill a Dog in Two Weeks. Most Owners Have Never Heard of It.

One Raw Fish Can Kill a Dog in Two Weeks. Most Owners Have Never Heard of It.

Dr. Ravi Mehta · 6 min

Alternative Therapies

Everyone Gives Their Dog Melatonin for Sleep. That's the One Thing It's Worst At

Everyone Gives Their Dog Melatonin for Sleep. That's the One Thing It's Worst At

Dr. Ravi Mehta · 7 min

The Vet Laser Isn't Magic. But It Isn't a Gimmick Either.

The Vet Laser Isn't Magic. But It Isn't a Gimmick Either.

Dr. Ravi Mehta · 8 min

Your Senior Dog Isn't 'Just Slowing Down.' They're in Pain.

Your Senior Dog Isn't 'Just Slowing Down.' They're in Pain.

Dr. Ravi Mehta · 7 min

Urgent & Emergency

There's No Cute Buzz for Dogs. Alcohol Goes Straight to Poisoning.

There's No Cute Buzz for Dogs. Alcohol Goes Straight to Poisoning.

Dr. Amara Solis · 6 min

Dogs Barely Sweat to Cool Down. That's Why Heat Sneaks Up on Them.

Dogs Barely Sweat to Cool Down. That's Why Heat Sneaks Up on Them.

Dr. Mara Chen · 8 min

The Scrape You Shrug Off Is the One That Turns Deadly

The Scrape You Shrug Off Is the One That Turns Deadly

Dr. Amara Solis · 6 min

Dental

Brushing a Cat's Teeth Sounds Impossible. The Trick Is to Not Brush at First

Brushing a Cat's Teeth Sounds Impossible. The Trick Is to Not Brush at First

Dr. Mara Chen · 9 min

Yes, Brush the Teeth That Fall Out: 10 Puppy Dental Tools That Build the Habit

Yes, Brush the Teeth That Fall Out: 10 Puppy Dental Tools That Build the Habit

Sara Lim · 7 min

Your Dog's Gum Disease Has One Reversible Stage. Miss It and There's No Undo.

Your Dog's Gum Disease Has One Reversible Stage. Miss It and There's No Undo.

Dr. Ravi Mehta · 5 min

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