Amelia Taylor – Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine Why is my dog breathing heavy while resting is different from breathing hard after a walk. Resting breathing tells you a lot, so here is a simple way to check it. What Counts As Normal A healthy dog resting or sleeping usually breathes at a steady, […]
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Amelia Taylor – Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine Check For Something Stuck Or Stepped On The first thing to do is take a close look at the paw. Dogs sometimes step on small stones, thorns, or bits of grass that get lodged between their toes. A tiny cut or a rough patch of skin
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Amelia Taylor – Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine Normal Dog’s Breathing Rate A calm, resting dog usually breathes between 15 and 30 times a minute. This number can shift a bit depending on your dog’s size, age, and activity level, so it helps to know what is typical for your own dog when they
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Amelia Taylor – Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine Dry Air Is A Common Cause Just like human skin, cat skin can dry out when the air around them is dry. This happens most often indoors during winter, when heaters run for hours at a time and pull moisture out of the air. If you
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Amelia Taylor – Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine Why does my cat twitch in his sleep is a question almost every cat owner asks at some point. In most cases, the answer is simple and nothing to worry about. He Is Likely Dreaming Cats go through sleep stages just like people do, including a
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