Dog care, symptoms, health issues, and dog health advocacy from an owner's perspective. In loving memory of Jasmine.
What could be behind your dog’s swollen nose? In case of acute swelling, you might suspect insect stings or bites, a snake bite, perhaps an infection. But what if the swelling is chronic? With cute swelling of your dog’s nose, you need to be careful because the situation could progress and lead to difficulty breathing. When in doubt, see a…
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 vital functions: producing hormones such as insulin producing enzymes that help in digestion of food Dogs of any age, sex, or breed, and occasionally cats, can get pancreatitis. There is a…
In spite of its name, the canine collie nose is not limited to Collies. What is lupus? Lupus is an autoimmune disease, which means that a dog’s immune system attacks their own tissues. There are two types of lupus in dogs: systemic and discoid. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is fortunately relatively rare in dogs. The immune system of dogs suffering…
Do you think that dogs experience grief? Yes, dogs can mourn the loss of a companion, human or canine. In my experience, the level of grief is individual and depends on the depth of the bond. Some dogs are more independent, while others form deep relationships with their housemates or canine friends. Three times our dogs experienced the loss of…
Collapsing trachea is seen mostly 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 secondary inflammation narrows the trachea, making it even more challenging to breathe in air. Introduction The trachea—windpipe—carries the air that your dog breathes from its nose (or…