Dogs will rarely pass up the opportunity for a tasty treat, and unfortunately, this can sometimes include the unexpected! Many kinds of toothpaste are designed to taste sweet or pleasant for us, and dogs will enjoy that, too. In addition, more and more people are now brushing their dog’s teeth to help maintain their dental […]
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My Dog Ate Garlic! Here’s What to Do (Vet Answer)
There are many things our dogs should not be eating, but it can be difficult for owners to know what is safe and what isn’t. One common ingredient in a lot of our food that is poisonous to dogs is garlic. If your dog has eaten garlic, you need to contact your vet immediately as […]
My Dog Ate Coffee Grounds: Our Vet Explains What to Do
Coffee seems to make the world go round, and the drug in it—the stimulant caffeine—is a large part of that! Because some dogs are indiscriminate eaters (or perhaps, coffee connoisseurs), the canine consumption of leftover coffee grounds can and does occur. Unfortunately, because coffee grounds still contain caffeine, this can be an emergency situation as […]
My Dog Ate a Tampon! Here’s What to Do (Vet Answer)
If your dog has eaten an unused or used tampon, go to the ER immediately. If you cannot get to the veterinary clinic for various reasons, monitor your dog for any signs of discomfort, whether it is a change in behavior or something else that makes you think that something is wrong with your dog. […]
My Dog Ate a Condom! Our Vet Explains What To Do
Have you ever left a condom laying out, only to discover it isn’t there anymore but your dog is close by licking his lips? What should you do next? A dog eating a condom is never a good thing, but there are certain steps you need to consider before you panic. Why Do Dogs Eat […]
Why Is My Dog Dry Heaving? Our Vet Explains the 7 Causes & What to Do
When vets see that a dog is dry heaving, they tend to assume the worst, but for good reason. Dry heaving in dogs is one of the signs of a medical emergency: gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV). Most of the time with GDV, surgical treatment is needed to save the pet’s life, though even surgery […]
Dog Nose Bleeds: Types, Causes & What to Do (Vet Answer)
The role of a dog’s nose is to keep warm and moisten the air that the dog breathes. The inside of the nose is covered with mucosa that is well vascularized, being provided with a rich network of blood vessels. When this mucosa is damaged, the blood vessels tend to bleed. Once a blood vessel […]
Can Dogs Eat Chocolate? Toxicity Signs & What to Do (Vet Answer)
Dogs cannot eat chocolate because it is toxic to them. Chocolate is made from cocoa, which contains a substance toxic to dogs called theobromine. The toxicity of this alkaloid in dogs is directly proportional to the percentage of cocoa in the chocolate and the amount that the dog ingested. For example, dark chocolate, which contains […]
My Dog Ate Styrofoam: Here’s What to Do (Vet Answer)
Styrofoam or polystyrene foam is bad for dogs because they don’t have the ability to digest plastic. Pieces of polystyrene foam can block your dog’s intestines or get stuck in their throat, suffocating your pet. Both cases can put your dog’s life in danger. If you suspect or have caught your dog chewing greedily from […]
My Dog Ate a Diaper! Here’s What to Do (Vet Answer)
Bringing your newborn home for the first time is very exciting. However, among the smiles and cuddles, there are late nights, early mornings, and an extensive new kit to learn how to navigate. Suddenly, you have to figure out how to open baby food jars, how to assemble a playpen, how to install a car […]
My Dog Ate Cat Poop: Here’s What to Do (Vet Answer)
Ingestion of fecal matter, or coprophagia, is common in dogs. They may eat the feces of other animals or their own. Many dogs that eat cat poop are healthy and do not get sick. However, cat poop is a source of bacteria and parasites, and your dog can become ill. To ensure that your dog […]
My Dog Ate a ChapStick: Here’s What to Do (Our Vet Answers)
Imagine you come home to find a chewed ChapStick lid but no tube of lip balm to be found. Or an empty chewed Vaseline pot. Or perhaps you catch your canine friend swallowing your lip balm. So, what do you do? Is ChapStick Dangerous to Dogs? There is no short answer here, as there are […]
My Dog Ate Corn Cobs! Our Vet Explains What to Do
Whether your dog stole one from the bin when you weren’t looking or your well-meaning friend gave your dog a corn cob as a chew toy, you’re not alone. It’s quite common for dogs to eat corn cobs, but can dogs eat corn cobs safely? And what should you do if your dog ate a […]
My Dog Ate a Chocolate Chip Cookie: Here’s What to Do (Vet Answer)
As pet parents, we know that chocolate is unsafe for our animals. The dangers are primarily the type of chocolate and the amount consumed for the size of your dog. What happens if your dog eats a chocolate chip cookie? It’s likely that your dog will be fine, especially if they are a large dog […]
My Dog Ate Plastic: Here’s What to Do (Vet Answer)
Dogs’ noses lead them to ingest all sorts of “treasures,” even the indigestible kind! So, what should you do if Fido has made a snack out of plastic? Well, plastic is not able to be digested, so it needs to come out. The question is: Can it come out on its own, and will it […]