Dog Stomach & Digestion

Understand and get relief for your dog's stomach issues, digestive blockages, and GI concerns to support their digestive health and comfort.
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Support For Your Dog's GI Tract

Stomach & Digestion Diet & Nutrition

Are my dog’s stinky farts a problem?

We’ve all experienced it. We’re enjoying our morning coffee or binging our favorite show and suddenly we're overcome by the stink. Your dog is innocently sleeping beside you but clears the room with each fart! But what causes these stinky farts, and should you be worried? In this article we’ll delve into the stinky world of farts!

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Nutrition & Diets to Support Digestion

Diet & Nutrition Allergies

Foods that cause allergies in dogs & cats

If your dog or cat is itchy, it is possible that pet food allergies are the cause. Pets with food allergies can be intensely itchy and may scratch, chew and groom themselves to the point of causing sores and bald spots.

Expert Dog Stomach & Digestion Resources

Diet & Nutrition Puppies

18-month-old puppy milestones

Diet & Nutrition Allergies

Does my puppy have food allergies?

Diet & Nutrition Reproductive Care

Is my dog in heat? (only for intact female dogs)

Diet & Nutrition Dental

Keep up on brushing teeth!

Diet & Nutrition Preventive Care

Obesity watch

Diet & Nutrition Weight

Re-evaluating weight

Diet & Nutrition Supplements

Should young dogs take multivitamins?

Diet & Nutrition Training

The art of “drop it”

Diet & Nutrition Holiday & Seasonal

Tips for a safe, hazard-free pet holiday

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*Covered services vary by plan. Unlimited exams exclude specialty and telemedicine exams. Plan includes (i) one Specialty Care consult at a participating VCA Specialty Hospital and (ii) one waived fee (up to $300) for an emergency or specialty consult at a participating BluePearl Pet Hospital, per year. Fees will apply for other services or products provided, including emergency stabilization, treatment, diagnostic tests, medications, and hospitalization. Plan pricing requires 12-month commitment.

CareClub Memberships are preventive pet health care plans and not pet insurance.
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Free First Exam only for new clients (including those not seen in 3+ years) and eligible existing clients adding a new pet. Limit two pets (dogs or cats only) per household. The exam includes a status check on weight, nutrition and general health, parasite discussion, dental check and vaccination overview only. Not valid toward any other services including: any specialty, emergency, telemedicine and/or urgent care veterinary services; boarding or grooming services; any diagnostics or treatments; or any vaccines, medications or retail items. Not to be combined with any other offer. Redeemable only at the VCA Animal Hospitals location listed. For pet owners who are aged 18 and older. No cash value.

Florida Residents: THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT HAS A RIGHT TO REFUSE TO PAY, CANCEL PAYMENT, OR BE REIMBURSED FOR PAYMENT FOR ANY OTHER SERVICE, EXAMINATION, OR TREATMENT THAT IS PERFORMED AS A RESULT OF AND WITHIN 72 HOURS OF RESPONDING TO THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE FREE, DISCOUNTED FEE, OR REDUCED FEE SERVICE, EXAMINATION OR TREATMENT.

NJ Residents: First Exam Regular Price Range: $75 to $150. NJ Licensee: Anthony Loomis, DVM.

Free First Dose offer valid for new patients receiving a qualifying initial exam at participating VCA Animal Hospitals. Offer applies only where an eligible parasite prevention product included in the program is prescribed and dispensed during the visit, as determined by the attending veterinarian. Eligible products only; not valid toward other products or services. Limit two pets (dogs or cats only) per household. Not combinable with other offers. Must be 18 years or older. No cash value.