Dog care, symptoms, health issues, and dog health advocacy from an owner's perspective. In loving memory of Jasmine.
Just like people, all dogs sometimes have gas. Flatulence in dogs (commonly referred to as dog farts or dog gas) refers to the formation of excessive gas in the digestive tract, as well as to the process of “breaking wind,” in which the excess gas is expelled through the anus (with or without odor). What causes it Acute flatulence The…
Glaucoma is a condition where pressure builds up in the eyeball, damaging the structures and leading to blindness. Introduction A dog’s eyeball is filled with fluid that nourishes the eye, cushions it, and helps it keep its shape. Some of this fluid is thick, like jelly, while some are thin, like water. The fluid constantly moves because new fluid is…
Skin-fold infections are prevalent in dogs. The role of breed and body condition score Folds in the skin create a moist environment that favors the growth of bacteria. As a result, they are vulnerable to infections, especially in wrinkly breeds such as: Obese dogs are also at greater risk of pyoderma because of the folds produced by excess fat. In…
Cancers of the bladder and related structures (e.g., the urethra) are relatively uncommon in dogs. The most common type of canine bladder cancer transitional cell carcinoma (TCC). TCC is a locally invasive tumor that usually develops at the neck of the bladder, where it feeds into the urethra. This cancer typically occurs in older dogs, most often in Beagles, Scotties,…
Prostate cancer usually develops in older, intact male dogs. However, it doesn’t mean that neutered dogs cannot get it. Signs of prostate cancer often relate to the unique location of the prostate, which surrounds the urethra as it passes between the rectum and the pelvis. Signs of prostate cancer in dogs Prostate cancer can lead to difficulty urinating, as the…