Dog care, symptoms, health issues, and dog health advocacy from an owner's perspective. In loving memory of Jasmine.
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…
If your dog pays excessive attention to parts of their body, so should you. While there are exceptions, a dog will lick themselves excessively when something itches or hurts. That is a clue to you to look for a cause. There are two reasons for that: catching a problem early excessive licking leads to further harm Even though licking might…
As long as your dog lives in this world, they can sucumb to an infection. Pathogens are always looking out for an opportunity. The critical distinction to make is between the presence of a pathogen—exposure and active infection. The formula for disease consists of two variables: presence of pathogen failure of immune response The world is full of pathogens—they are everywhere.…