Digestive Care (13)
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Video: Why Does My Dog... Eat Grass?
May 16, 2012
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What's the Deal With... Anal Sacs?
By Dr. Mary Fuller, May 2, 2012Nothing raises a stink quite like anal sacs. If you’ve ever noticed a foul, musky odor wafting from your pet, there's a chance that anal sacs are behind it. Where Are the Anal… Full Article ›
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How Do We Get Our Dog to Stop Passing Gas?
By Dr. Marty Becker, Feb 24, 2012Q. Our dog farts a lot. My husband and son think it’s hilarious, of course, but I could really do without both the farting and the jokes about the farting. Is there some way to stop… Full Article ›
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Is Your Pet Vomiting? Why Getting to the Cause Can Be Tricky
By Dr. Beth Thompson, Apr 27, 2012
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Is Your Dog Overindulging This Season? Watch Out for Pancreatitis
By Dr. Nancy Kay, Dec 14, 2011’Tis the season for family gatherings, gift giving and food galore. Veterinarians know this is also the season for canine pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas), a painful,… Full Article ›
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Why Does My Dog... Pass So Much Gas?
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Nov 14, 2011You could argue that passing gas is more of a medical issue than a canine curiosity — but it's actually both. Some dogs can be powerful gas passers, and others are just capable of… Full Article ›
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The Pooch Ate What? It's a Dog-Eat-Underwear World for Veterinarians
By Gina Spadafori, Sep 6, 2011Honey Bun, a Pomeranian in Albany, Ga., made news last week when he gobbled a $10,000 packet of loose diamonds in his owner's jewelry store. But the ingestion of more ordinary household… Full Article ›
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My Pet Has Diarrhea! What's Wrong With Him?
Aug 22, 2011If your pet is battling diarrhea, you’ll know it. Pets with diarrhea may defecate more frequently than usual, have accidents in the house, and may pass blood, mucus, or even parasites in… Full Article ›
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Why Does My Cat... Vomit After Eating?
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Nov 23, 2011Have you ever gotten up in the morning or come home from work at night to be greeted by a pile of vomited food on the floor? If your cat vomits undigested food a short time after eating, you may… Full Article ›
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Why Does My Dog... Stare at Me?
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Dec 7, 2011It’s not hard to imagine why a loyal dog might stare devotedly at his master. It’s the stuff of Old Yeller, White Fang and Lassie –– starers, all. But some dogs take… Full Article ›
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Why Does My Dog... Eat Poop?
By Dr. Patty Khuly, Dec 7, 2011Dog eats poop. Pet owner gags. Dog eats poop again. Pet owner runs screaming from the room. Yes, it’s disgusting. Yes, it’s potentially unhealthy. And, yes, it’s fairly… Full Article ›
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My Pet Won't Stop Eating Grass. What's Going On?
Aug 19, 2011Who hasn’t wondered, “Why does my pet eat grass?” The truth is there isn’t one clear reason. What we do know is that eating small amounts of grass can be a harmless, albeit… Full Article ›
