MindyandOllie
MindyandOllie

Mindy Valcarcel

Mindy Valcarcel is a freelance editor and writer. She has spent more than 20 years creating clinical content for veterinarians, much to the surprise of her two dogs, Oliver and Janeway.
Cloudy spots in your dogs' eyes can be concerning. Learn how your veterinarian can help clear things up.
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Chocolate is not a dog-safe treat, so you should know about chocolate poisoning in dogs and what to do if your dog eats some.
Parvo in dogs, officially called parvovirus, is a dangerous virus that causes inflamed small intestines. Treatment and survival is possible, but preventing parvo with a vaccine is easier.
If your dog is suffering from a gnarly cough, Bordetella could be the cause.
Before you take your pup swimming or exploring, check to see if your area is one where this harmful bacteria is common.
Essential oils may provide some benefits to humans, but they aren't always great for pups.
Distemper is a potentially fatal respiratory condition that affects dogs. The distemper vaccine, usually given to puppies, makes distemper preventable.
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The puppy vaccination series can help save your dog's life. Learn all about which shots your dog must have and which you might want to consider.
Learn to recognize any signs or symptoms that may indicate heart disease, or worse—congestive heart failure. Proper diagnosis and treatment of heart disease or other heart conditions can help keep your dog's heart beating for many years to come
Distemper is a potentially fatal respiratory condition that affects dogs. The distemper vaccine, usually given to puppies, makes distemper preventable.
The puppy vaccination series can help save your dog's life. Learn all about which shots your dog must have and which you might want to consider.
Learn to recognize any signs or symptoms that may indicate heart disease, or worse—congestive heart failure. Proper diagnosis and treatment of heart disease or other heart conditions can help keep your dog's heart beating for many years to come
This sugar substitute is found in many common foods, including gum, toothpaste, peanut butter, and ice cream—and it can be deadly for dogs.
You notice a skin lesion on your dog. Could it be skin cancer? Learn why skin cancer in dogs might occur, what it looks like, what treatment is possible, and steps for preventing it in the first place.
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