Dog care, symptoms, health issues, and dog health advocacy from an owner's perspective. In loving memory of Jasmine.
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. Toward the end of the heat cycle, progesterone levels increase, preparing the uterus for an anticipated pregnancy. Even though they didn’t mate, female dogs sometimes act like they’re pregnant even…
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 worms involved. In general, the adult worms that infect dogs cannot live in people. However, in rare cases, immature forms of these parasites can migrate through human…
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 a catchall phrase. It stands for any infectious cough that can spread rapidly from dog to dog. What causes kennel cough Kennel cough can result from an infection…
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: Dogs of any age, sex, or breed, and occasionally cats, can get pancreatitis. Unfortunately, there is a poor understanding of the exact cause. However, there is often a parallel…
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 secondary inflammation narrows the trachea, making it even more challenging to breathe in air. Introduction The trachea—windpipe—carries the air your dog breathes from its nose (or mouth)…