Adult Dogs

Michelle Diener, DVM

What Are Seasonal Allergies in Dogs?Dogs can be allergic to various things in the environment, such as pollen from trees and grass. If a dog displays allergy symptoms only during certain seasons, such...

Jessica Vogelsang, DVM

NOTE: It’s always best to contact your veterinarian for guidance before administering any medication to your pet, including Benadryl®. Benadryl®, also known by its generic name, diphenhydramine, is one of the few over-the-counter drugs designed for people that veterinarians may have pet parents administer at home.  You might be looking at using Benadryl® for dogs to keep...

Veronica Higgs, DVM

What Is Sago Palm Poisoning in Dogs?Sago palm is an extremely toxic houseplant and landscaping plant seen in tropical and subtropical environments. It is common in the southern states, such as southern...

Laura Russell, DVM, MBA, DABVP

What Is a Heart Attack in Dogs?A heart attack refers to a disruption of blood flow to the coronary arteries, the vessels that give blood to the heart muscle itself. Without blood flow, the heart muscle,...

Jennifer Coates, DVM

Dogs vomit for many reasons. Some are life-threatening, others are just a mild annoyance, and a whole bunch of causes fall somewhere in between. But once your dog is on the road to recovery, you’ll wonder...

Amanda Simonson, DVM

Acupuncture is the insertion of small, thin, stainless-steel needles into specific points or areas on the body to bring positive effects on the nervous and physiologic systems. It is a method of sending...