Dog care, symptoms, health issues, and dog health advocacy from an owner's perspective. In loving memory of Jasmine.
What does a positive test result mean and what should you do? In certain parts of the United States, this is a scenario that happens relatively often. Your dog has a routine test performed for Lyme disease which comes back positive. But your dog is not ill and is showing absolutely no sign of disease. In my part of the…
One of the first things that your veterinarian will want to do is get your dog’s history from you. You can help by being able to answer basic questions such as is your dog is eating normally has been any change in their drinking habits were there any changes in urination are they acting abnormally (vomiting, lethargic, diarrhea, etc.) To…
Vomiting is only a symptom, not a disease in itself. There are many different diseases and disease processes that can cause vomiting in dogs. If your dog is vomiting, especially if he is vomiting persistently or severely, finding the proper treatment relies on finding the cause of the vomiting. Gastrointestinal causes of vomiting in dogs There are many diseases that…
Vomiting is a common occurrence in dogs and can be a major concern for their owners. There are many causes of vomiting and vomiting can range from being an isolated incident of very little concern to your dog’s health to being a major threat to his health and well-being. But how do you determine the difference? Firstly, you need to…
Heatstroke is a serious and potentially life-threatening situation. Dogs left untended in cars are the most likely victims. We all know it is not safe to leave an animal in a closed car when the outside temperature is extremely warm. However, even in temperatures as mild as 70-75°F, the temperature inside of a closed car can increase as much as…