With my dogs, I've used a hard plastic cone collar and other "cone of shame" alternatives after they've had surgery -- to prevent licking or scratching the site of the injury. Here are the best alternatives to Elizabethan collars for dogs.
My dog had TPLO surgery for a torn ACL. I documented ALL details of his recovery process -- so you will know what to expect when YOUR dog gets home after surgery.
I've had dogs all my life. Only 3 of them had dew claws. Here's what I've learned about removing dewclaws ...and not removing them. Everything you need to know about dog dew claws, including when (or if) you should have them removed, plus recommendations from other dog experts and dog owners.
Looking for a better dog e-collar cone for dogs? Try an inflatable dog collar. It worked great for us! My dog took to it much faster than a plastic dog cone collar.
At some point, your dog will need a professional teeth cleaning from a veterinarian. This article will answer all of your questions! See how much it costs, signs that a dog dental cleaning is necessary, and what you can expect before, during, and after the dog teeth cleaning procedure.
My dog ate Advil. (A single 200 mg liquid gel capsule with Ibuprofen inside.) Dogs and Ibuprofen don't mix - so I knew it was important to treat this right away! I rushed her to the vet, and I'm glad I did. Here's what I've learned about Ibuprofen toxicity in dogs.
Wondering how to get help with vet bills for your pet, and don't know where to start? The Brown Dog Foundation helps dog owners who are facing expensive vet bills in order to save their dog's life. As long as you are willing and able to pay a portion of the veterinarian's cost to save your dog's life, the Brown Dog Foundation will help pay the rest! If you don't live in Tennessee, see our extensive list of other organizations that help pay vet bills by state.
According to veterinarians, when is it time to euthanize a dog? After working at a vet AND having 2 of my own dogs put to sleep recently, I can help you get through this difficult time. Here's everything you need to know about when to euthanize a dog. Here are 5 signs that it's time. Plus advice that other veterinarians have personally given me. And the official Quality of Life Scale for dogs -- to help you gauge your dog's quality of life.
Wondering what to do if your dog eats chicken bones?! First, don't panic, most likely your dog will be ok. My dog ate chicken bones and he passed them just fine -- but it depends on whether your dog gulps down the bones (bad), bites them into smaller pieces (bad), or grinds them down thoroughly before swallowing them (good). Here's what to do if your dog ate chicken bones... OR turkey bones.
Knowing the symptoms of dog bloat could actually save your dog's life -- because bloat comes on quickly and can kill a dog within hours if left untreated. Here's what you need to know about the signs of bloat in dogs, risk factors that predispose your dog to getting bloat, and tips for preventing bloat in dogs. These are all things I wish I had known before my dog died of bloat.
