Dog care, symptoms, health issues, and dog health advocacy from an owner's perspective. In loving memory of Jasmine.
Pyometra is a life-threatening bacterial infection in the uterus of dogs. Miku is a female Akita, about seven years old. My friend is “babysitting” her—kind of. The exact circumstances aren’t that important. Miku’s story The whole story started with my friend asking how long a heat cycle should last. I have to admit I know very little about these things…
Coccidiosis is an infection of the intestinal tract in dogs. Coccidia are single-cell parasites—protozoa. At least four different “species” of coccidia can infect dogs. In most cases, the infected dogs show no apparent symptoms. However, if your dog gets sick, they most likely contracted Isospora canis. Coccidia life-cycle Dogs contract the parasite by contact with contaminated poop containing immature forms…
Canine parvovirus is an extremely contagious and potentially fatal viral infection. The only available treatment is supportive care. That’s why parvo is one of the core vaccines. Thank you, Shaws M. Finch, DVM, for sharing Tidus’ story. Tidus’s story Tidus is my nephew Travis’s Pit Bull puppy. I’ve never known a cuter and sweeter dog. Then Tidus stopped eating for…
Are dogs susceptible to the Covid-19 infection? So far, information about how Covid-19 may or may not affect our dogs has been scarce. The following quote is from the Worms and Germs blog which focuses on infectious diseases in animals. Are dogs susceptible to the SARS-CoV-2 virus? Yes, but… not very… maybe. It depends on what you mean by “susceptible.”…
Pyometra is a bacterial infection in the uterus of dogs. It is a serious and frequently life-threatening condition that requires prompt treatment. The risk of pyometra is highest in intact dogs or dogs on any hormone-based therapy. Pyometra is most likely in young to middle-aged dogs, but it is most common in older dogs. It usually develops about 1-2 months after…