Is Spaying a Pregnant Dog Safe?
A pregnant Rhodesian RidgebackImage via Shutterstock/Hanna Dmytrova-kaihila What Are the Risks of Spaying My Pregnant Dog?”My female dog mated on 09/04/2024, and she’s 5 weeks pregnant with a due date of 11/5/2024. My vet scheduled her spay surgery for October 24, 2024. If my math is correct, that’s 2 weeks before she is due. Is…
What Causes Lumps in a Dog’s Throat?
Jack Russell TerrierImage via Shutterstock/Lazy_Bear Why Does My Senior Dog Have Swelling Under His Jaw?”I have a 12-year-old Jack Russell Terrier. He is in great shape for his age but has had a few issues in the last 4 years. First, he has terrible gum and teeth health. He’s fed top-of-the-line roast beef, carrots, and…
Why Is My Dog Itching So Much?
Bernese Mountain DogImage via Shutterstock/alfredhofer What Can I Put on My Dog to Stop Itching?Our Bernese Mountain Dog, age 4, is healthy but has sporadic itching. He is our sixth Bernese, so we are used to the breed. We have had this problem before with two dogs. This dog, Kai, is itching, on average, three…