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Is your dog obsessed with licking their paws? Before you chalk it up to anxiety, watch this.

Watch our video or read about what's actually behind most cases of chronic paw licking (spoiler: it's usually allergies or a skin infection, not stress), plus learn how to examine your dog's paws at home, and when it's time to call in a vet.

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Paw Licking In Dogs: Allergies, Anxiety, Or Something Else? - Vetster Excessive paw licking is often caused by allergies, but anxiety can be a contributing factor. Know what to look for and when to seek vet care.

If your dog has a long body and short legs, they may be at higher risk for IVDD, a spinal condition that can cause sudden pain, weakness, and even paralysis.

Dachshunds, corgis, French bulldogs, basset hounds, and beagles are among the most commonly affected breeds.

Treatment Of Intervertebral Disc Disease In Dogs - Vetster Intervertebral disc disease can result in sudden, severe pain and paralysis. Many dogs will require spinal surgery to treat the condition.

Coming home to accidents is frustrating. But if it only happens when you leave, your dog might not be misbehaving, they might be panicking! Separation anxiety is a real behavioral disorder, and house-soiling is one of the most common signs. Read or watch our to learn how to tell if anxiety is the cause (vs. a medical issue), what signs to watch for before you even walk out the door, and what treatment actually looks like.

Why Dogs P*e Or P**p When Left Alone And What Can Be Done - Vetster Separation anxiety can cause dogs to panic and have accidents in the home while owners are away. Treatment varies but often involves training and medication.

The trend is everywhere. Ear massages, cold exposure, special collars that claim to stimulate the vagus nerve and calm your anxious dog. But what's the science behind reseting a dog's vagus nerve?

We broke down what the vagus nerve actually does, why DIY techniques fall short, and what evidence-based anxiety treatment actually looks like for dogs:

Vagus Nerve Reset for Dogs: Does It Actually Work? Is a vagus nerve "reset" actually safe for your dog, or is it just viral hype? We break down what the vagus nerve really does, the risks of DIY techniques, a...