Dog care, symptoms, health issues, and dog health advocacy from an owner's perspective. In loving memory of Jasmine.
A lipoma is a soft, round, moveable lump or bump of fatty tissue under the skin. Lipomas are very common benign masses in dogs. Because the dog tolerates the mass, they’re usually identified at a checkup or spotted by owners when petting or grooming their dogs. However, each new lump requires examination to ensure that it is a lipoma and…
Enlarged lymph nodes can be a scary finding. Lymph nodes are small nodules within the lymphatic system that play a role in the function of the immune system. Their function includes: filtration of the lymph fluid trapping infectious agents such as viruses and bacteria The most common cause of lymph node enlargement is an infection. It can, however, be due…
Regardless of the problem at hand, if your dog’s treatment isn’t working, there are two possible reasons. Either the diagnosis is wrong, or the approach to fixing it is. Either way it means going back to the drawing board. Cookie’s story It all started when Cookie had a run-in with an electric horse fence. We thought her leg was sore…
The other weekend, Cookie got acquainted with the electric fence around the horse run. She was not impressed! There are several runs at the horse farm. The horses stay in one or another based on the season. Most of the year, the horses are at the back of the property. The runs up front are empty, and the fences are…
Should one clean their dog’s ears regularly? I am one of the people who don’t like fixing what isn’t broken. I don’t bathe my dog unless they need it and I don’t fuss with their ears unless there is a problem. Some dogs do need regular ear cleaning, though—especially if they are prone to ear infections—quite frequently. Further information: Instructions…