Medically reviewed by JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM If your female dog's private area is swollen and she's not in heat, it may have you wondering what's wrong—especially if she's licking her vulva or ...

Regularly inspect your dog’s paws for signs of irritation, redness, or swelling. You can also smell your dog’s paws unless they have just been outside; they should not smell uncomfortably bad.

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you should check their paw for any injuries and ice them for 10 minutes if you spot redness or swelling. Another study, published in The Royal Society, claims dogs have the ability to understand ...