Author: Lindsay Boyers

So, how do dogs even get worms in the first place? You keep your house clean and take your pooch to the vet for all their regular checkups, and yet you’re still seeing worms in your dog’s poop. How did they get there? According to Nicole Savageau, VMD, a veterinarian with The Vets in Austin, Texas, some of the most common ways adult dogs get worms are by: Ingesting contaminated soil Eating contaminated feces (i.e., eating an infected dog’s poop) Eating wild animals or rodents that are infected with worms Dogs can also get a tapeworm infection from fleas, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). If a dog has infected fleas on them and then swallows some while self-grooming, the tapeworm eggs can turn into adult worms in your dog’s intestines. Additionally, young puppies can get worms from their mom. Worms can be passed through the mother’s milk and placenta in the early stages of your pup’s life. This is why puppies are often put on a deworming protocol right away, even if no worms are spotted.,Jump to section How Do Dogs Get Worms? What Do Worms Look Like in Dog Poop? Other Signs of Worms in Dogs What To Do if You Find Worms in Your Dog’s Poop Treatment for Worms in Dog Poop How To Prevent Worms in Dogs

What seems like a delicious meal or harmless decoration can quickly become a holiday hazard for pets. Here are several things to avoid, plus other tips on how to keep your pets safe.,While the holidays can be a fun time, they also present more opportunities for your pet to encounter things they shouldn’t. They can also be a stressful time for your pets, especially if new people and/or travel are involved. To help your keep your pets healthy and happy, we talked to two vet experts—Courtney Deer, DVM, emergency and critical care veterinarian at 1st Pet Veterinary Centers in the Phoenix area; and Danny Sack, DVM, veterinary surgery resident at MedVet Columbus in Worthington, Ohio—to get their best holiday pet-safety tips.

Jump to section 4 Common Fall Allergies in Dogs Diagnosing Fall Allergies in Dogs Preventing and Managing Your Dog’s Fall Allergies FAQs about Fall Allergies in Dogs

As your dog is watching you put the finishing touches on your gingerbread house, silently (or maybe not-so-silently) begging for a taste, you may be thinking to yourself, “Can dogs eat gingerbread?” The short answer is no.  While delicious to humans—and quite fun to decorate during the holiday season—gingerbread is off-limits for dogs.  We asked two vets—Courtney Deer, DVM, emergency and critical care veterinarian at 1st Pet Veterinary Centers in the Phoenix area; and Danny Sack, DVM, veterinary surgery resident at MedVet Columbus in Worthington, Ohio—for their take on why gingerbread isn’t safe for dogs and what to do if your pup manages to sneak a bite. 

Jump to section What Is Dog Constipation? What Causes It? OK, So What Are the Signs of Constipation in Dogs? It’s Official, My Dog Is Constipated. What Do I Do? How Can I Prevent Constipation in My Pup? FAQs About Dog Constipation

Jump to section Can Dogs Eat Cabbage? What Kind of Cabbage Can I Feed My Dog? How Do I Feed Cabbage to My Dog? And How Much? Benefits of Cabbage for Dogs Risks of Feeding Cabbage to Dogs