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10 Questions to Ask Your Vet About Your Small Dog

Jessika Toothman

Small dogs have been yapping it up in domestic digs for around 12,000 years, starting in the Middle East, according to research reported in a 2010 issue of the journal BMC Biology. Tipping the scales at about 20 pounds or less, small dogs are similar in many ways to their larger and leggier relations. But when it comes to veterinary visits, there are a number of additional questions you may want to ask.

If you're the proud owner of a new puppy who promises to end up on the small side -- or if you're already the owner of a diminutive dog -- keep in mind the follow questions that should come up when you visit your vet.