Dog care, symptoms, health issues, and dog health advocacy from an owner's perspective. In loving memory of Jasmine.
If your dog becomes unable to walk, it is one of the scariest things to experience. The problem is usually because of the disruption of communication between the brain and the rest of the body. Sometimes, the dog might have difficulty moving and appear weak, and sometimes they might be unable to walk at all. As it turns out, there…
Oral tumors are common in dogs and range from benign masses such as viral papillomas to aggressive malignant tumors. Malignant oral tumors frequently recur and spread to other parts of the body, even with aggressive therapy. Types of oral tumors Benign papillomas are pink swellings on the gums or other parts of the mouth and have a “wart-like” appearance. Most…
Sometimes, when you hear hooves, zebras show up. The most common cause of excessive head-shaking is discomfort in the ears. The causes might include: allergies foreign bodies inflammation infections parasites polyps Infections, on the other hand, are typically secondary to another problem, such as allergies. Further reading: Excessive Head Shaking in Dogs Lymph nodes are part of the lymphatic system;…
A mast cell tumor is a cancer of mast cells, a type of immune cells involved in allergic response. Even though they can form internally, you’re most likely to find a mast cell tumor (MCT) when you detect a bump on your dog’s skin. Some breeds are especially susceptible to developing these tumors, such as: Boxers Bull Terriers Boston Terriers…
Do you know what is the most common cause of seizure onset in senior dogs? No, epilepsy is not it. While injuries, infections, poisoning, organ failure, etc., can happen at any age, it is easy to confirm or rule those out. The next most likely cause of seizures in a senior dog is a brain tumor. Is a brain cancer…