Are Lilies Toxic to Dogs? Vet-Verified Facts, Info & Poison Help
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Click to Skip Ahead Flowers may be beautiful, but there are definitely a few out there that can pose serious risks to your pets. If you live with a dog, it’s crucial to know which plants are safe. The lily family (Liliaceae), which includes about 15 genera and roughly 610 species, is particularly concerning. While plants from two genera in this family, Lilium (True lilies) and Hemerocallis (Day lilies), are...
Are Peonies Toxic to Dogs? Vet-Verified Facts, Info & Poison Help
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Click to Skip Ahead Peonies (Paeonia officinalis) offer many benefits for homeowners wanting to add some welcome color to their landscaping. This plant has it all: The flowers are gorgeous, it’s low-maintenance, and it can be pretty forgiving if the conditions are right. Many cultivars exist, allowing you to easily match your gardening theme. But the question remains if peonies are pet friendly. Sadly, the peony...
Do These Genes Make Me Look Fat? Ned & Fred Weigh In
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my five funny dogs, Poppy, Bailey, Kodah, Ned, and Fred. Despite being the smallest dog in our house by a considerable margin, Ned is also the greediest. If I didn’t think he would make himself ill, I would love to find out just how much food he would eat if given free rein. I suspect it would be a lot. Not so long ago, I thought...
How to Contact a Vet During a Hurricane: 5 Tips for Immediate Support
Click to Skip Ahead If you find yourself on the direct path of a hurricane and are simultaneously making decisions about your furry family members who may need veterinary assistance, we are here to help. These types of storms often require evacuation or taking refuge in interior rooms within your house, but to make this process easier on you, we’ll explore five ways to ensure your pets can continue to be taken care of if you find yourself hunkering down in the middle of one of these storms. Need Vet Advice Now? If you need veterinary...
What Kind of Dog Is Mackenzie from Bluey? Breed Facts & Explanation
Click to Skip Ahead If you have a child right now, you will know all about Bluey! It’s all the craze these days, competing with predecessors like Blue’s Clues and Dora the Explorer. If you’ve watched it with your children, you may be able to pinpoint that Bluey and Bingo are Australian Cattle Dogs. But how about the other dogs, like Mackenzie? What kind of dog is Mackenzie? We have all the information you could want about Mackenzie’s breed! What Dog Breed Is Mackenzie? Mackenzie is a Border Collie. Mackenzie came in...
Abyssinian Sand Terrier Dog Breed: Info, Pictures, Origin & History
Click to Skip Ahead The Abyssinian Sand Terrier is one of the rarest and most mysterious dog breeds. They only sport hair on the top of their head and the very tip of their tails. Some Abyssinian Sand Terriers are completely hairless. That makes them highly unique. They are also incredibly rare. Abyssinian Sand Terriers have not been seen in modern society for decades leading some to wonder if they’ve gone extinct. All of this intrigue fuels one of the most interesting dog breeds in the world. Breed Overview Height: 15–20 inches...
What Is the External Extraction Technique (XXT) & Why It Could Save Your Dog’s Life
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Click to Skip Ahead If you’ve ever witnessed your dog choking, you know how terrifying and traumatizing it can be. Learning the proper techniques to help your pup in a choking event can be the difference between life and death. The external extraction technique (XXT) is a safe, effective, and non-invasive treatment for choking dogs, but we’re willing to bet you’ve never heard of it. If you’re...
Can Dogs Get Bug Bites? Vet-Verified Identification & Care
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Click to Skip Ahead Even though they have a fairly protective covering of hair, dogs are still vulnerable to bug bites. This is because they tend to investigate everything with their noses and spend a lot of time close to the ground. Below, we’ll discuss some of the most common types of bug bites on dogs, as well as signs to look for and what you should do about the bites. Common Bug Bites Some bugs, like fleas,...
20 Dog Breeds With Blue Tongues (With Pictures)
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » You may have heard that some pets have unusual tongue colors. So, what dog breed has a blue tongue? Well, the American Kennel Club (AKC) recognizes over 200 different dog breeds. Of these, we’ve identified 20 breeds with blue somewhere on their tongues, but only four of those have true blue or blue-black tongues, meaning the other 16 breeds on this list may have similarly colored spots. Interestingly, some...
Hope for Chornobyl’s Feral Dogs: Shelter Provided as War-Torn Ukrainian Winter Looms
Click to Skip Ahead As the bitter Ukrainian winter approaches, over 300 stray dogs—descendants of those left behind after the Chornobyl nuclear disaster—are about to receive critical help.These animals, already survivors of radiation exposure and the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war, will soon be sheltered from the harsh elements, thanks to an inspiring partnership between Farm & Yard, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals International (SPCAI), and the Clean Futures Fund (CFF). A Desperate Need for Shelter Hiding in...
