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Best Foods to Soothe Your Dog's Upset Stomach

Feeding a sick dog, especially one dealing with a decreased appetite, upset stomach, diarrhea, and vomiting, can be stressful. While it's important to consult your veterinarian when your dog is experiencing an upset stomach, a bland diet can help address some of these symptoms while giving your dog the nutrition they need to recover.

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Why Your Dog Won't Eat Kibble

Let's talk kibble. It's easy and often inexpensive and, until now, your dog was perfectly happy eating it. Suddenly, though, your dog turns its nose up when you put the bowl down and it may not be clear why this happens. Luckily, dog owners have choices. Kibble, for all its convenience, isn't the only option for a dog's main diet.

How You May Accidentally Be Encouraging Bad Behavior With Reinforcement

The doorbell rings, which in many houses prompts the dog to start barking. Then, the barking prompts the owners to start yelling, and instead of stopping — the dog just barks more! Sound familiar? If this scene resembles your house, you aren't alone.

Fruits and Vegetables Dogs Can or Can't Eat

It's not uncommon to want to spoil your dog by sharing your favorite human snack instead of a dog treat. After all, if it's safe for you to eat, it must be OK for your dog to eat, right? Not necessarily.

Coping with Frequent Vet Visits for Your Dog

In addition to frequent vet visits, you may be confronted with a life without them, or a life that now revolves around administering medications, experimenting with different treatments, or planning for the inevitable.

How to Make a Dog Throw Up

Knowing how to safely make your dog vomit — and when not to — is crucial. If you suspect your dog has been poisoned, call a veterinarian immediately. Here's what you need to know before taking action.