How Do Dogs Know What’s Edible?

How do dogs know which wild plants are edible and which aren’t? I have a rescue (cattle dog/pointer/hound mix) that lived in the wild for a bit as a puppy and she forages whenever she can. She’s always sniffing her way to something tasty and in the 7 years I’ve had her she’s never been poisoned. Last week I saw her eating mushrooms in the yard which is what prompted me to post. I like to forage myself sometimes, but wild mushrooms make me nervous even with a guidebook in hand. Either somehow she knows that puffballs are edible and the other wild mushrooms here aren’t, or ??? Is this something I need to worry about, or is my dog just smarter than me? I know she’s smart, but I’ve had dogs my whole life and they never messed with mushrooms (or wild plants for that matter).

11 Month Pup has Bump on her Cheek

I want to start this off by saying I have a vet appointment booked already. I just want to see if anyone else has gone through this. My pup has a hard, marbled sized bump on her cheek. It moves around and doesn’t seem to be bothering her when I touch it. I really hope it’s not a tooth abscess but I can’t find a lot of information on what those feel like!! I looked at her teeth and gums and they both look fine. Her teeth are actually in really good shape. She has also be shaking her head a lot since I’ve noticed the bump. Maybe it’s a lymph node?? I truly cannot find any information on something like this and it’s killing me. My poor baby girl.

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Dog bump

Maltese dog Female 12 years old / 10lbs She has been spayed South carolina She had a cytopoint injection on Saturday for allergies. I noticed this on the very top.of her hind leg today. It doesn't seem to bother her but I am wondering what is it. It seems to be purplish on top and a very small hole. There is a small hard knot. She is in an inside dog .

Can anyone tell me why my dogs eyes are like this since she started her 3rd heat?

Nsfw is this a worm? If so what kind?

Found this in my 4yr boxers stool tonight. Doesn’t move, easily breaks apart, roughly 5”-6” long. No prior signs of worms.

What are some fun tricks and activities for a dog with herding urges?

Dog has cyst-like bump on his penis

Has anyone experienced/seen this before? Do we think it will clear up on its own or should I bring him to the veterinarian? It looks like if it were to pop, pus would come out. He’s around 8 years old! TIA

Does anyone know what this bump is on hind leg?

Bleeding(?) or Irritated Paw

Breed: Staffordshire Bull Terrier Age: ~7mos Gender: Female Description: We just finished walking her about 15mins ago and left her in the bedroom by herself while we took the other dogs downstairs to be walked. When I came inside I noticed her toe on her front paw looks bloody but when I touch it she doesn’t act like it bothers her. She plays very hard, I actually posted a week or so ago about her chipping her tooth (she’s fine) and she’s constantly jumping very high in the air. I just want to be sure her foot is fine, it’s not leaving any blood anywhere it just concerns me a little bit. TIA!

My 2 Pomeranians always fight when I have company over

my 2 pomeranian boys age 2 and 3 (smaller one is younger) always fight relentlessly when i have company over. and its not just a regular little play fight its like they want to tear each other’s faces off. when im home alone they’re perfectly fine but anytime i have friends over or my roommate is here they fight and need to be seperated. ive hurt myself accidentally getting my hand in the middle of their fight before so now i grab them each from behind pull them away and bring them to seperate crates. they still go crazy barking and wilding out especially if they can see each other. when loco (the smaller one) was younger i had a roommate then as well and they never fought and seemed to get along well. they still get along well if its just me at home but im worried they might hurt each other badly one day.