Dogs

Can you cut dog whiskers?

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You can, but you generally should not. Whiskers are not ordinary hair: they are sensory tools that help your dog understand its surroundings. Some groomers trim them for show cuts in certain breeds, but for a pet dog there is no health benefit. What whiskers do Whiskers, or vibrissae, are thick, stiff hairs rooted much … Read more

Can you give a dog Tylenol?

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**Not without your veterinarian’s explicit instructions.** Acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, is processed differently by dogs than by people. Even doses that seem small can damage a dog’s liver and red blood cells. Vets occasionally prescribe acetaminophen to dogs, at a carefully calculated dose and usually combined with other drugs, but that is a … Read more