Dimitra Kokologianni, DVM

No, a dog cannot get a cat pregnant and vice versa. Both are from different species groups – dogs belong to Canidae Family, whereas cats belong to Felidae Family. Cats have 38 chromosomes, whereas dogs have 78 chromosomes. In addition, they have different types of chromosomes. Their genes are, therefore, far too dissimilar to one another. And these prevent the … Read more

Many owners of female dogs may want to get an answer about if their dog gets period cramps. The answer is: yes! Because the female dog heat cycle is similar to a woman’s menstrual cycle in many ways, it is reasonable to assume that your dog is uncomfortable and may even experience cramping and mild pain during her heat cycle. … Read more

Dogs can usually go without water for 72 hours, i.e., up to three days. In general, even healthy dogs will find it challenging to spend more than a few days without water. Of course, this will vary depending on the dog’s size, breed, and condition. After 24 hours without water, your dog will begin to experience the side effects of … Read more