Dog care, symptoms, health issues, and dog health advocacy from an owner's perspective. In loving memory of Jasmine.
If your dog has been diagnosed with pancreatitis, it may seem like you didn’t get straight answers to your questions. The disease can be confusing, and not just for owners but for the veterinarians who treat it as well. Pancreatitis can be no more serious than a mild “tummy ache,” or it can be a killer. It may be a…
Some breeds are more susceptible to CCL injuries and Golden Retrievers are, sadly, one of them. Thank you, Lindsay Stordahl, for sharing Brittni’s story. Brittni’s story I had never heard about knee injuries in dogs until my golden retriever Brittni tore her ACL at age 5. Now I know that anterior cruciate ligament injuries are fairly common in all dog…
Do you think that the change in your dog’s voice is a concern? What would you make of it if your dog’s bark became hoarser? Kenzo’s story Kenzo was an adult Hovawart, entering his senior years. He’s been always a vibrant, healthy and a happy dog—the king of his kingdom. The first signs of a potential problem were subtle. The…
Limping is a symptom that is easy to observe. That doesn’t mean it is always easy to diagnose. Most limping dogs never end up at a veterinary hospital. Minor sprains and strains can often resolve on their own with rest allowing the tissue to heal. But what if lameness doesn’t go away after a few days of rest? The whole…
You would think that figuring out what is causing your dogs limping should be easy. However, it would likely surprise you how often it can be a diagnostic mystery. The reason for your dog’s lameness can be anywhere from their toenails, feet, all the way up to the leg. And sometimes the cause of limping has nothing to do with…