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Digestion & Anal Gland

How Often Should Anal Glands Be Expressed?

How often should you express your dog's anal glands? Learn the signs they need expression, risks of over-expressing, and how to reduce the need with diet.

Vetnique Team
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Digestion & Anal Gland

What to Do When Your Dog Is Bleeding from the Butt

Vet-written guide on why your dog is bleeding from the butt. Learn what causes rectal bleeding, how to assess severity, and when to seek emergency care.

Dr. Patrick Mahaney, VMD, CVA, CVJ
10 min read
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Digestion & Anal Gland

Why Does My Dog Keep Chewing His Butt and Tail

Vet guide on why your dog keeps chewing their butt and tail. Learn the top causes — anal glands, allergies, parasites — and when to see the vet.

Dr. Chandler Bruening, DVM
8 min read
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Skin & Allergy

Dog Yeast Infection on Skin: Signs, Causes, and Treatment

Learn about yeast dermatitis in dogs including causes like allergies and immune issues, symptoms like greasy thickened skin, and treatment and prevention tips.

Dr. Joya Griffin, DVM, DACVD
7 min read
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Ear Care

Dog Ear Yeast Infection: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment

Learn how to recognize a dog ear yeast infection, what causes it, how vets diagnose it, and treatment options including ear drops, cleaning, and prevention.

Dr. Hillary Wolfe, DVM
7 min read
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Digestion & Anal Gland

How to Express Dog Anal Glands at Home

Vet-reviewed guide to expressing dog anal glands at home. Step-by-step instructions, supplies needed, signs of impaction & tips for natural gland health.

Dr. James Bascharon, DVM
7 min read
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Digestion & Anal Gland

7 Foods To Help Dogs Express Anal Glands Naturally

Vet-approved high-fiber foods to help dogs express anal glands naturally. Includes pumpkin, sweet potato, flaxseed & tips on fiber supplements.

Dr. Hillary Wolfe, DVM
8 min read
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Ear Care

Dog Ear Mites vs Ear Wax: What's the Difference?

Vet guide on the difference between dog ear mites and ear wax. Learn how to identify each, when to see the vet, and how to keep your dog's ears clean and healthy.

Dr. Joya Griffin, DVM, DACVD
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My Dog Has Diarrhea But Is Acting Fine: What Should I Do?

Vet-written guide for when your dog has diarrhea but seems fine. Learn what causes it, when to worry vs. wait, how to manage it at home, and when to call your vet.

Dr. Joya Griffin, DVM, DACVD
9 min read
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Ear Care

How to Get Rid of a Yeast Infection in a Dog's Ear

Vet-reviewed guide to treating dog ear yeast infections. Learn causes, symptoms, yeast vs bacterial differences, vet treatment & at-home prevention tips.

Dr. Chandler Bruening, DVM
14 min read
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Skin & Allergy

Benadryl® for dogs: safety, dosage & vet-recommended advice

Vet-approved Benadryl dosage for dogs: 1 mg per pound, every 8–12 hrs. Includes weight chart, side effects, overdose signs & safer alternatives for allergies.

Dr. Chandler Bruening, DVM
8 min read
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Digestion & Anal Gland

How to Add Fiber to Your Dog's Diet

Vet-written guide to adding fiber to your dog's diet. Learn the best high-fiber foods, how much to give, and how fiber supports digestion and anal gland health.

Dr. James Bascharon, DVM
8 min read
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