If your dog ate a rib bone, the first step is to ensure your dog isn’t choking, then inspect their teeth to ensure there aren’t any leftover bone fragments. Monitor your dog for the next 24-48 hours. If they start acting weird, take them to the vet. After a hearty meat dinner, you might turn […]
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If your dog ate maggots, you have nothing to worry about. A common misconception is that when dogs eat maggots, it can cause worms. Thankfully, maggots are digested as normal and will not cause intestinal worms. You can rest easy knowing your dog is ok. Finding maggots in your food is probably one of the […]
Puppies dry heave for several reasons. The only way to confirm why your puppy is dry heaving is to take them to the vet. Some common reasons for dry heaving include Bordetella, distemper, parvo, and kennel cough. Some puppies even dry heave when they’re hungry. Vomiting is a pretty common response to eating something bad […]
Dogs can get pregnant very soon after giving birth. In fact, a female dog is likely to get pregnant if she mates during her first heat cycle following the birth. This means she can get pregnant again while still nursing the previous litter. Whether through intentional breeding or an accidental rendezvous, your female dog is pregnant […]
A dog will not purposefully starve itself to death. Dogs have a strong survival instinct and will eat when they know they need to. Remember, dogs don’t get hungry as often as humans. In fact, some dogs will go 48 hours before they get hungry and decide to eat. There are two types of dogs: […]
If your dog is allergic to their collar, the best (and most obvious) thing you can do is switch collars. Be sure to choose a collar that’s made from different materials. For example, if your dog is allergic to their nylon collar, switch to a metal collar. Dogs can be allergic to a number of […]
If your dog ate memory foam, it’s important to call the vet as soon as possible. Most memory foams contain numerous poisonous chemicals that can be dangerous when ingested. Be prepared to tell the vet your dog’s size and approximately how much memory foam was consumed. Dogs are curious by nature. If something catches their […]
If your dog ate deodorant, you likely have nothing to worry about. The only thing in deodorant that would be considered toxic is zinc, but your dog would have to eat an excessive amount of zinc to have any adverse side effects. If your dog vomits, give your vet a call ASAP. Oops! Does your […]
If your dog ate popcorn kernels, you likely have nothing to worry about. Although kernels can be difficult to digest, they shouldn’t cause any significant health complications other than an upset stomach. If your dog is allergic to corn, it may experience digestive issues for a few days. Some dogs are picky about their treats, […]
If your dog drank toilet water with a bleach tablet, the first thing you should do is contact your vet ASAP. Bleach can be toxic to dogs. The vet may recommend bringing your dog in for a checkup, or they may recommend forcing your dog to drink clean water to dilute the unsafe water in […]