Dog care, symptoms, health issues, and dog health advocacy from an owner's perspective. In loving memory of Jasmine.
Chronic small intestinal diarrhea is diarrhea that lasts continuously or intermittently for 2-4 weeks and hasn’t responded to therapies. Some of the causes discussed under acute small intestinal diarrhea will slide into this category inevitably, if not diagnosed properly and treated. Of all the four categories I am discussing, this one is the doozie. The possibilities and different causes seem…
In the world of physical therapy for animals, something is always new! Here are 2 wonderful canine products to know about: Hip Hound, by OrthoDog Canine hip dysplasia soft support The Hip Hound is soft adjustable support. It helps to provide stability to the hind end, designed for use when your dog is active. It is indicated primarily for: mild…
A hernia is a condition in which an organ pushes through muscle or other tissue that contain it. In the case of hiatal hernial, abdominal organs push through a diaphragm right where the esophagus enters the stomach. In dogs, hiatal hernia can develop as a result of a birth defect or trauma. Symptoms of a hiatal hernia in dogs include:…
When is my dog’s shaking normal and when should I be concerned? Purposeful shaking off water, debris, or stress is a natural reflex for dogs. A well as your dog might shake from happy excitement—within reason, that is not a cause for concern either. There are, however, situations when shaking or trembling is a problem and signals a health red…
The manner, in which a dog ambulates or walks, is called “gait”. When a dog moves around the show ring, it is called “gaiting”. Gait is a complex topic and one that fascinates dog owners who value their pet’s mobility. Elements of canine gait analysis A physical therapist analyzes gait by breaking it down into the following elements: Level of…