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small dog on back with vet touching tummy with canine bloat

What Is Canine Bloat? Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Canine bloat is a fast-acting, life-threatening illness that requires emergency veterinary treatment. Knowing the symptoms beforehand is extremely important, so you can detect it early and get your dog the care he needs. If you notice symptoms soon enough, your dog may be one of the few dogs to survive this terrible disease. Also, learning how to prevent canine bloat can help protect your dog from this scary disease.

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Dog vomit or throw up of grass after eating it

My Dog Is Throwing Up White Foam: Do I Need To Worry?

Periodic dog puke is practically a given when you’re a pet parent. Aside from the hassle of having to clean it up, should you be concerned when your dog spits up white foam? Find out what a dog vomiting white foam means, seven possible causes, treatment options, and how to prevent it.

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Blood In A Dog’s Stool: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Our Personal Experience

As gross as it may seem, our dog’s poop can be an insightful window into our furry friend’s health. Any changes in the consistency, color, and even your dog’s normal pooping routine can indicate a problem. Obviously, one of the most alarming changes is a dog pooping blood. If you’ve found blood in your dog’s stool, we can help you identify possible causes and know when it’s time to contact your veterinarian.

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Terrier tail in air while farting (caption: Dog Farting: Causes & Cures)

Dog Farting: Do Dogs Fart? Yes! Why So Much And Why Does It Smell So Bad? Gas Relief And Remedies

Help, my dog is farting a lot! Although typically not a big health concern, gas in dogs can be a real nuisance to live with (not to mention embarrassing when you have company over). Whether your dog is silent but deadly or has flatulence like a foghorn, we’re here to help you get to the bottom of this all-too-common occurrence.

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A vet looking into a black dog's mouth with acid reflux

Acid Reflux In Dogs: Symptoms, Treatment & More

Acid reflux is the name used to describe the leaking or rising of stomach acid into the food pipe (esophagus) and can get all the way to the mouth or throat. In people, acid reflux is common and often called heartburn, but do dogs get acid reflux? Yes, like humans, your pup’s gut uses acid to break down food in the tummy. And in the same way as people, this acid can leak the wrong way and cause dog heartburn. If it happens regularly, it’s called gastroesophageal reflux disease or ‘GERD.’

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