What Causes Bladder Stones in Dogs?
If your dog strains to urinate but nothing comes out or if he urinates and you see fresh blood, your dog may be suffering from bladder stones.
Do Mosquitos Bite Dogs?
Along with an itch, a bite from a mosquito can transfer serious health problems. The best known and most common health hazard for dogs from mosquito bites is heartworm. At least 25 species of mosquitoes can transmit heartworm to susceptible dogs.
SARDS in Dogs
Losing your vision can be a life-altering event. The same is true for our dogs. There are several causes of blindness in dogs—one of...
How Do Dogs Get Worms?
Worms, or intestinal parasites, can be a problem for dogs, especially those in poor condition. The trick is to recognize that your dog may have worms before the infestation grows.
Dog Food for Skin Allergies
If your dog suffers from skin allergies, choosing the right food can make a difference for your dog’s comfort and health. Allergies in dogs are a common concern from pet owners and can cause itchiness, red patches, hair loss, inflammation, and secondary skin infections.
Potty Training Regression
Many rescue and shelter dogs are listed as potty trained. But, in fairness to the shelter, it can be difficult to ascertain whether a...
What Is IVDD in Dogs?
IVDD in dogs is a painful, debilitating spinal cord disease. Treatment includes rest, steroids, anti-inflammatories, and corrective surgery.
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) in Dogs
There are several causes of visual impairment and blindness in dogs—one of those causes is progressive retinal atrophy (PRA). PRA is the gradual destruction of photoreceptors in the retina.
What is Shaker Syndrome in Dogs?
Despite its name, white dog shaker syndrome can affect dogs of any size and color. Once other causes for the tremors have been ruled...
Pannus in Dogs
Pannus is a growth of vascular tissue over the cornea. It usually starts on the edges of the cornea and spreads into the center of the eye. Untreated, it can coat the entire cornea, which is how it causes blindness.
How to Treat Dog Hives at Home
Hives are a common skin reaction in dogs that causes raised, itchy bumps on their skin. Hives can appear suddenly and may range in...
Why Is My Dog’s Vulva Swollen?
Almost always, vulvar swelling is related to a heat cycle and not cause for concern. Abnormal licking or discharge could indicate a problem in the dog’s reproductive or urinary system.
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When a Cup is Not a Cup
I’m infamous among my friends and colleagues for asking people if they are aware that their dogs are overweight. It’s because I have seen firsthand how fat dogs suffer in their senior years when they are too heavy to exercise without pain! And their burden of carrying extra pounds makes the ordinary aches and pains of arthritis even worse. AND YET, I have to give myself a stern talking-to from time to time about helping my older dog stay trim.