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We think of dogs as social creatures, and rightly so. They are a species genetically primed for social engagement with others of their kind. But if a dog gets into a frightful scrape with another dog early in life, perhaps before she came to live with you, being around other dogs can unnerve her, truly making her miserable.

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• Dogs: The Ultimate Diplomats
• Short Takes: Prison Puppies; When Eye Gook is Normal; When It’s Not.
• If Your Dog Could Have the Remote
• Veterinary Chaplaincy Edges Towards the Mainstream
• Should Your Dog Get a Summer Crewcut?
• Why the Food Prescribed by the Vet Might Not Be Working
• Taking a Load Off Your Dog’s Feet, Literally
• Dear Doctor

• Is It the Vet’s Fault or Yours?
• Short Takes
• Fixing a Dog’s Injured Rotator Cuff
• The Safest Way to Break Up a Dog Fight Involves Resisting Your Instincts
• A Surefire Way to Ratchet Down Your Dog’s Pain
• Dental Sealants to Help Your Dog Avoid Gum Disease?
• Dear Doctor:  Neighbor threatens to shoot aggressive dog

• Your Dog’s Fur May Not Protect Him While He Waits in a Cold Car
• Short Takes
• The Meaning of “Veterinarian Recommended” on Dog Food
• Integrative Geriatrics for Your Senior Dog?
• Don’t Let Your Dog’s Light-Up Collar Flash On and Off
• What’s On Your Dog’s Favorite Playlist?
• Does Your Dog Suffer from Motion Sickness in the Car, or is it Anxiety?
• Dear Doctor

• When a Play Bow Is Not a Play Bow
• Short Takes
• Dog Dates: Daily, Weekly, Monthly, or Yearly?
• New Thinking on the Right Way to Help a Dog with Conflict Aggression
• Warnings About Corn in Dog Food Unfounded
• Adjusting the Dog to the Toothbrush
• Why Won’t My Dog Settle Down at Night?
• Dear Doctor

• New to the “Top 10 Toxins” List for Dogs: Recreational Drugs
• Short Takes
• Canine Vaccine Hesitancy Can Put Your Dog — and You — at Serious Risk
• Veterinary Chiropractic Goes Mainstream
• How Well Can You Read Your Dog?
• Listen Up! You Can Make Your Deaf Dog a Lot Safer — and Happier!
• How to Give the Vet a Proper Diet History
• Dear Doctor

• Is It Okay to Give Your Dog Aspirin for Pain?
• Short Takes
• The Right Amount of Exercise Depends on Your Dog’s Age
• Anxious, Fearful, or Confident?
• Why Is Your Dog Coughing?
• Truly Hungry, Or Just Bored?
• When You’re Afraid of Needles But Your Dog Requires Daily Injections
• Dear Doctor

• Some Dogs Are Fools for Pools!
• Short Takes
• When Your Dog Says “No Canoodling!” with Your Human Partner
• Does Your Dog Have Irritable Bowel Syndrome or Inflammatory Bowel Disease?
• Teaching Your Dog That When He Needs to Go Out, the Bell Tolls For You
• Your Role in Reporting Your Dog’s Bad Reaction to a Product
• Some Dog Breeds Appear More Sensitive to Pain Than Others
• Dear Doctor

• The Biggest Predictor of Canine Health
• Short Takes
• Summer’s Over, But Heartworm Season Is Forever
• The Benefits of Online Training
• It’s Okay to Comfort Your Dog
• Protect the Mail Carrier!
• The One Word Your Dog Will Never Understand
• Dear Doctor

• Defibrillators Also Work on Dogs Experiencing Cardiac Arrest
• Short Takes
• Dog Food Claims That Could Lead You to Choose the Wrong Diet for Your Pet
• 14 Ways to Love a Rescue Dog
• The Only Time to Lock a Crate
• Dog Bite Prevention
• Viagra May Benefit Certain Dogs, But Not For the Reason You Think
• Dear Doctor

• Snack Bag Suffocation: It’s a Thing
• Short Takes
• Should Your Dog Be Screened for Cancer Younger?
• What You Need to Know Before Your Dog Undergoes Anesthesia
• Even When Nothing Seems Wrong, Your Dog’s Eyes Need Checking
• A Proper Diet For Your Dog Contains Less Meat Than You May Think
• When Choosing Health Insurance For Your Dog, Consider Dental Care
• Dear Doctor