If you find an embedded tick on your dog, remove it promptly. Use fine-tipped tweezers or a purpose-designed tick tool, grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible and pull with steady, even pressure. Do not twist, jerk, burn the tick or cover it with petroleum jelly, nail polish or other substances. VCA…
“Teddy bear dog” is not an official breed category. It’s a nickname people use for small dogs with round faces, expressive eyes and fluffy or plush coats. If staying small matters to you, recognized small breeds are easier to predict than designer mixes because their adult size has a breed standard. The American Kennel Club’s…
A full-grown Yorkie Poo is usually a small dog, but there is no single official adult size because the Yorkie Poo is a Yorkshire Terrier–Poodle mix rather than a standardized breed. Adult size depends heavily on whether the Poodle parent is Toy or Miniature, plus the puppy’s individual genetics. As a practical range, many Yorkie…
No one can prove what happens to dogs after death. Questions about heaven, an afterlife or reunion with a pet belong to faith, spirituality and personal belief rather than veterinary science. For many people, believing they may see their dog again brings genuine comfort. Others find meaning in the life they shared, the care they…
Dog pregnancy lasts about nine weeks. Merck Veterinary Manual gives a typical gestation length of roughly 62–64 days, while breeding date alone can be a poor way to predict the exact due date because conception does not necessarily happen on the day mating occurs. The first three weeks can pass with almost no obvious signs….
Most dogs circle before lying down because the behavior is deeply rooted in normal canine instinct. Turning, pawing and rearranging bedding may help a dog check the area, flatten the surface, get comfortable and settle into a position that feels safe. For many dogs, it’s simply part of the bedtime routine. That said, circling can…
Dog dry flaky skin can look like white flakes scattered through the coat, but dandruff does not automatically mean the skin simply needs more moisture. Dogs can develop dry scaling, oily scaling or a mixture of both, and excessive flaking may occur with allergies, parasites, bacterial or yeast-associated skin disease, grooming problems, nutritional issues or…
Dog lumps and bumps are common findings, but you cannot reliably identify what a mass is simply by looking at it or feeling whether it is soft, hard, movable or fixed. Some harmless growths and more serious tumours can resemble one another, and non-cancerous conditions such as cysts, inflammation and abscesses can also create noticeable…
Dehydration develops when a dog loses more water than it takes in. Vomiting, diarrhoea, heat exposure, illness, reduced drinking and excessive urination can all upset that balance. Common signs of dehydration in dogs can include dry or tacky gums, reduced skin elasticity, weakness, lethargy and changes in the appearance of the eyes. However, no single…
Persistent bad breath in dogs should not simply be dismissed as “dog breath.” Halitosis is often one of the first changes owners notice when dental disease is developing, although food, something stuck in the mouth, broken or infected teeth, oral growths and some medical conditions can also change breath odour. AAHA specifically notes that bad…
