Yes, most healthy dogs can take Benadryl. The usual dose is 1 mg of diphenhydramine per pound of body weight, given two or three times a day. A 25-pound dog would get one standard 25 mg tablet. There are two catches. The product has to be plain diphenhydramine with nothing else mixed in, and your … Read More “Can I Give My Dog Benadryl? Safe Dose and Risks” »
Yes, you can use Neosporin on your dog for a small, shallow scrape or cut, as long as you clean the wound first, use only a thin layer, and stop your dog from licking it off. Plain Neosporin is not toxic to dogs in small amounts. But it was made for people, it isn’t needed … Read More “Can I Use Neosporin on My Dog? Safe Use, Risks & How-To” »
Yes, dogs can get colds. They don’t catch the human common cold, but they get their own version: a mild infection of the nose and throat that causes sneezing, a runny nose, watery eyes, and often a dry cough. Most healthy adult dogs get over it in one to two weeks with rest at home. … Read More “Can Dogs Get Colds? Symptoms, Home Care & When to Worry” »
A dog is pregnant for about 63 days, or roughly nine weeks. Counted from the day she was bred, a normal pregnancy runs anywhere from 57 to 65 days, and a range of 56 to 68 days still falls inside normal. That spread is wider than most owners expect, and it has a simple cause: … Read More “How Long Is a Dog Pregnant? 63 Days, Timeline and Signs” »
