2023-01-02 07:00
A few things are as scary as watching your dog unable to walk or even stand. Some terrible conditions can be behind your dog ending up in such a sorry state. One potential reason looks just… Read More
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2022-12-28 07:00
False pregnancy is a common problem in dogs. During the estrus or “heat” cycle: in an intact female dog The hormone changes ensure willingness to accept a male for breeding… Read More
2022-12-23 07:00
Where is the line between a healthy appetite and excessive hunger? How can you tell, and should you worry? A healthy appetite is considered a sign of a healthy dog. As a general rule, it is… Read More
2022-12-21 07:00
Intestinal worms in dogs are parasites that live in the digestive tract. They cause damage and rob your dog of needed nutrients. The damage they cause depends on the type and number of… Read More
2022-12-19 07:00
Labrador Retrievers are notorious for eating things that have no business making it down the gullet. According to PetFirst insurance, Labrador Retrievers are the top breed likely to get in h… Read More
2022-12-16 07:00
Everybody sneezes–sometimes–humans and dogs alike. A sneeze is an involuntary, forcible expulsion of air through the nose and mouth in response to irritation of the nasal passage… Read More
2022-12-14 07:00
Dogs often develop an upper respiratory infection after staying at the kennel or any place where they come into contact with many other dogs. The term “kennel cough” is a sort of… Read More
2022-12-12 07:00
Dogs can become itchy and begin to scratch for many different reasons. However, allergies of various types are among the most common causes. Canine Flea Allergy Dermatitis A flea allergy is… Read More
2022-12-09 07:00
Depending on your dog’s breed, you can find yourself knee-deep in hair twice a year. I can tell you that even our Rotties, who but no stretch of the imagination, are fluffy dogs, can d… Read More
2022-12-07 07:00
Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas. The pancreas is a large, elongated gland that sits transversely behind the stomach. The pancreas is an amazing organ that performs two… Read More
2022-12-05 07:00
Extracapsular repair is an old technique, but it can work, and it is the least invasive surgical technique to date. It is not recommended for large dogs, but it can be done successfully. It… Read More
2022-12-02 07:00
Dog skin color is determined by cells that produce pigment, melanin. As a result, different breeds come with different skin colors. So what does it mean when your dog’s skin color chan… Read More
2022-11-30 07:00
Collapsing trachea is seen mainly in small breeds of dogs, such as Toy Poodles, Yorkies, and Pomeranians. It often shows up in puppies or young dogs but worsens with age. That is because sec… Read More
2022-11-28 07:00
Regardless of how much your dog might typically drool, take note when they start hyper-salivating more than usual. That is especially true when your dog is showing other signs of distress, s… Read More
2022-11-25 07:00
When the quality of your dog’s coat changes, when they start having skin issues, you need to look past skin and coat. There is a reason for everything that happens in the body. Skin pr… Read More
2022-11-23 07:00
Masses in the spleen occur primarily in middle-aged to older dogs. Splenic masses often consist of only benign hematomas or fibrous nodules. However, these masses can sometimes be highly mal… Read More
2022-11-22 07:00
Allie was a sweet, loving senior Maltese. She had not lost her appetite, and her weight seemed stable. However, Allie had been losing muscle. So much so that she looked like skin and bone. H… Read More
2022-11-18 07:00
Trauma is not my prime suspect when I see a bruise on my dog. The main thing to understand about bruising in dogs is that while a trauma can cause a bruise, it would need to be quite a subst… Read More
2022-11-16 07:00
Does your dog eat poop? Why do they do that? Canines seem to enjoy many smells and tastes that people find offensive. For example, dogs are generally attracted to the odor of feces while inv… Read More
2022-11-14 07:00
What if your intact female dog lost appetite and became lethargic shortly after her heat cycle? How does it fit with your dog’s normal? How does it fit in the big picture? What if your… Read More
2022-11-11 07:00
Scooting is used to describe a dog dragging their bottom along the ground. Bare ground, grass, carpet, anything will do. It is not a new trick your dog invented; they are trying to relieve a… Read More
2022-11-09 07:00
A dog with a bladder infection is a dog at risk for bladder stones. A dog’s urinary bladder is a sac-like organ for storing urine. It is found within the abdomen in the are… Read More
2022-11-07 07:00
Thirty to seventy percent of dogs succumb to IMHA within the first couple of months after they are diagnosed. It is usually the complications associated with the disease that prove fatal. Th… Read More
2022-11-04 06:00
Unless you are familiar with it, reverse sneezing can look like your dog is choking. Reverse sneezing involves a lot of snuffing, snorting, gagging, and generally scary sights and sounds. It… Read More
2022-11-02 06:00
How much is your dog’s health worth to you? As veterinary medicine advances, there are constantly newer and better options for taking care of our canine friends. But how far should one… Read More
2022-10-31 06:00
Anal sacs in dogs can easily become impacted. An infection is fast to follow and can result in an abscess. The typical sign of anal gland problems is scooting–dragging the rear along t… Read More
2022-10-28 06:00
How scary would it be to discover your dog vomiting green stuff? Quite frightening even though it typically doesn’t involve demons or extraterrestrial lifeforms. Now, bile/stomach juic… Read More
2022-10-26 06:00
Cushing’s disease, named after the first physician who reported it, results from excess cortisol in the body. It is most common in middle-aged to older dogs. The most susceptible… Read More
2022-10-24 06:00
When your dog throws up once, you may or may not need to be concerned, depending on how your dog is feeling. If it keeps happening, though, you need to take action. Goldens are known for the… Read More
2022-10-21 06:00
When talking about blood in vomit, I touched on the fact that blood doesn’t always look like blood, meaning doesn’t always have the typical bright red appearance. Fresh blood doe… Read More
2022-10-19 06:00
Cytology is the examination of cells under a microscope. Cytology can help to characterize lumps and masses on the skin and in other organs of your dog. It is also helpful for evaluati… Read More
2022-10-17 06:00
Lymph nodes are part of the lymphatic system. So, by definition, they already are little nodules. Normally, however, you wouldn’t be able to feel them—only when they swell up. Th… Read More
2022-10-14 06:00
Brown urine in dogs is an emergency. One of the things I’ll never forget is Jasmine’s drug-induced hyperthermia horror and all that followed. It was the day we almost killed our… Read More
2022-10-12 06:00
Just like people, all dogs sometimes have gas. Flatulence in dogs (commonly referred to as dog farts or dog gas) refers to the formation of excessive gas in the digestive tract… Read More
2022-10-10 06:00
Stories of veterinary ER horrors are close to home—we had our own emergency vet horror. Jasmine’s life was nearly cut short if we went with their conclusions. If we had taken the… Read More
2022-10-07 06:00
A healthy dog’s nose ought to be wet and cold, right? But, just because it usually is, it doesn’t automatically mean your dog is sick when their nose is dry or warm. A dog’… Read More
2022-10-05 06:00
Glaucoma is a condition where pressure builds up in the eyeball, damaging the structures and leading to blindness. Introduction A dog’s eyeball is filled with fluid that nourishes the… Read More
2022-10-03 06:00
So Jasmine broke out with a third skin infection in quite a short time. This time it was a nasty bacterial folliculitis—inflammation of hair follicles—around the base of her tail… Read More
2022-09-30 06:00
In people, some foods, such as asparagus, can make urine smell quite weird. I don’t expect your dog eating a plate of asparagus for dinner? I am even not sure it would make their urine… Read More
2022-09-28 06:00
Skin-fold infections are prevalent in dogs. The role of breed and body condition score Folds in the skin create a moist environment that favors the growth of bacteria. As a resul… Read More
2022-09-26 06:00
How likely are you to figure that an abscess behind the eye could have anything to do with what goes into the mouth? The mouth and the eyes are different things, aren’t they? They are… Read More
2022-09-23 06:00
Every time my dog throws up, I make sure I scrutinize the contents. When I discover something weird-looking, first I try to think of what they have or might have eaten. Over the years… Read More
2022-09-21 06:00
Cancers of the bladder and related structures (e.g., the urethra) are relatively uncommon in dogs. The most common type of canine bladder cancer transitional cell carcinoma (TCC). TCC is a l… Read More
2022-09-19 06:00
You might think of hip dysplasia as sore, arthritic hips. While it is true that arthritis inevitably develops, hip dysplasia means an unstable hip joint. You can learn more about hip dysplas… Read More
2022-09-16 06:00
The two main issues with pain in dogs are recognizing pain in your dog and what to do about it. “What can I get over the counter to help my dog’s pain,” is one of the… Read More
2022-09-14 06:00
Prostate cancer usually develops in older, intact male dogs. However, it doesn’t mean that neutered dogs cannot get it. Signs of prostate cancer often relate to the unique location of… Read More
2022-09-12 06:00
Should you rush your dog to the vet at the slightest sign of not feeling well? What if their stomach is swollen and hard? There are times when things are best left to resolve on their own, a… Read More
2022-09-09 06:00
If your dog’s poop looks like somebody just had a birthday party in their belly, somebody did. Cooties… in other words, parasites! Unfortunately, it will not look as cute as in… Read More
2022-09-07 06:00
Myasthenia gravis is a disease of the nervous system that occurs in dogs and (rarely) cats. Myasthenia gravis in dogs can be present at birth (i.e., congenital) but usually develops in adult… Read More
2022-09-05 06:00
Fecal microbiota transplantation (FTM) treatment is a potentially game-changing addition to traditional supportive treatment for parvo. There is some emerging evidence that this treatment ca… Read More
2022-09-02 06:00
My dog has diarrhea. What caused it, and what do I do? Diarrhea is a medical term describing unformed, loose stools. Bowel movements can be larger or more frequent. The poop might contain mu… Read More
2022-08-31 06:00
The diaphragm is a muscular partition that separates the abdomen and the chest. A tear in this thin muscle is called a diaphragmatic hernia or rupture. What causes it? The most common cause… Read More
2022-08-29 06:00
Does your dog rub their bum on the floor, scooting around the house? What does it mean when dogs do that? There are a few potential causes: anal gland issues (impaction, infection, abscess… Read More
2022-08-26 06:00
If your dog is straining to defecate, it’s merely constipation, isn’t it? Not so fast. Constipation does make evacuating stool difficult, but it is far from the only reason that… Read More
2022-08-24 06:00
Dogs have two tonsils in the back of the throat, acting much like lymph nodes to combat throat infections. When the tonsils become inflamed, the condition is called tonsillitis… Read More
2022-08-22 06:00
Uncontrolled shaking or trembling in dogs is a sign of a serious issue.…
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2022-08-19 06:00
What does mucus in the stool mean? Of course, the answer people are really looking for is an easy remedy. But things rarely work that way. What is mucus? Mucus is a slimy substance normally… Read More
2022-08-17 06:00
Rabies is a highly fatal viral disease that people can contract from animals. Rabies in wild animals is most common in bats, skunks, raccoons, and foxes. Because dogs can come in contact wit… Read More
2022-08-15 06:00
Melanoma is the most common oral tumor in dogs. Male dogs, particularly certain breeds, are most susceptible to this type of cancer. Common symptoms include: bad breath pain facial swelling… Read More
2022-08-12 06:00
Vomiting is a mechanism of purging things the stomach is not happy with. With most dogs, their stomachs get plenty of reason to complain. Therefore, in general, when my dog throws up once, I… Read More
2022-08-10 06:00
Despite its name, ringworm (also known as dermatophytosis) is caused by a fungus, not by worms. Fungi, known as dermatophytes, can infect your dog’s hair and dead skin, lea… Read More
2022-08-08 06:00
Dogs can be affected by spinal conditions from the neck to the mid and lower sections of the spine. Dachshunds are one of the breeds most susceptible to spinal problems. The treatment for se… Read More
2022-08-05 06:00
By now, it should be your mantra–blood doesn’t belong outside the blood vessels. Urine is no exception. There should never be any visible blood in your dog’s pee. Frank blo… Read More
2022-08-03 06:00
Prostate problems in dogs are most likely in middle-aged to older intact male dogs. The prostate is a ball-shaped gland that surrounds the urethra as it passes out of the bladder. The prosta… Read More
2022-08-01 06:00
To vaccinate or not to vaccinate is one of the big questions. However, even the experts who believe that we are over-vaccinating our dogs agree that there are at least three infections for w… Read More
2022-07-29 06:00
Malignant melanomas are common in the mouth and on the skin and digits of the feet. Tumors may form on haired or hairless skin, and they may appear pigmented or non-pigmented. Th… Read More
2022-07-27 06:00
Dogs, typically, are not drunkards. I’m not counting the odd numbnut who might get the bright idea of getting their dog to drink some beer to see what happens. If your dog stumble… Read More
2022-07-25 06:00
Most people know that chocolate is toxic to dogs. Xylitol, however, is way more lethal. Matilda’s story Matilda is a four-year-old spayed female Basset Hound. About an hour before her… Read More
2022-07-22 06:00
Dogs have numerous lymph tissues that are important in fighting infection and inflammation. These can be found in the lymph nodes, which are in various locations throughout the body, includi… Read More
2022-07-20 06:00
I believe that every time you use the word sudden when describing your dog’s symptoms, you should figure that the urgency of treatment is equal to the speed of onset. Sudden is a synon… Read More
2022-07-18 06:22
My friend at Two Little Cavaliers blogs about Syringomyelia Awareness. She has a lot of important information about the condition and real-life stories. The first time I heard about syringom… Read More
2022-07-15 06:00
Bone tumors in dogs are not uncommon. However, osteosarcoma is by far the most common type. Bone tumors are most common in large and giant breed male dogs and usually appear on the front leg… Read More
2022-07-13 06:00
A swollen abdomen might not seem like much of a scary problem. But it can be a sign of a life-threatening emergency. So how does one tell the difference? Understanding potential causes and l… Read More
2022-07-11 06:00
This is not the first time I am sharing a hemangiosarcoma story. And I fear not the last either. But, here is one thing I’ve learned – you won’t see it coming, except you w… Read More
2022-07-08 06:00
Patellar luxation is hereditary and especially common in small and toy breeds of dogs. Affected dogs may also have other leg or joint problems. The patella (or kneecap) lies in a “trac… Read More
2022-07-06 06:00
The definition of pica is persistent, compulsive eating of non-food things. That does not include things that are food, just not designated for your dog, things that could technically pass a… Read More
2022-07-04 06:00
When your dog looks like they’re having difficulty breathing or even choking, It’s a scary sight. In fact, actual difficulty breathing or choking is an emergency. Daisy’s s… Read More
2022-07-01 06:00
In many ways, the eyes act like tiny television cameras. Light images enter the eye through the clear outer surface called the cornea, are focused by the lens, and then project against the r… Read More
2022-06-29 06:00
I have to admit when I first read about this, I was as surprised as you most likely will be. Could teeth chattering signal a medical problem? Believe it or not, it can. This comes to show th… Read More
2022-06-27 06:00
Meibomian cysts are one of the most common growths that can develop on your dog’s eyelid. They are benign and require no intervention as long as they don’t irritate the eye. Ted… Read More
2022-06-24 06:00
Conjunctivitis is frequently referred to as pink eye. Conjunctivitis (inflammation of the membrane on the inner part of the eyelids and the membrane covering the white of the eye) develops w… Read More
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