Dog care, symptoms, health issues, and dog health advocacy from an owner's perspective. In loving memory of Jasmine.
Cysts are hollow sacs containing liquid or solid material. Some tumors have cystic centers, but this discussion covers only cysts that are not cancerous. Common cysts in dogs include: follicular cysts sebaceous cysts congenital cysts and cysts secondary to trauma Follicular cysts are particularly susceptible to secondary infection by bacteria. Follicular cysts These cysts present as single bumps or nodules…
Do you think your dog might be at risk of contracting canine heartworm disease? Do you think it’s something to worry about or not so much? Is your dog on preventative, or do you think they don’t need one? I asked my veterinary friends. Question: Have you seen heartworm-positive dogs in your area? Do you feel that dog owners underestimate…
When your dog gets sick, it is stressful enough. What if the veterinarian doesn’t communicate? Thank you, Kaitlin Falatovich, for sharing Nudge’s story. Nudge’s story I’m sure you, too, have days when it seems that the whole world is conspiring against you. Unfortunately, I had one of those days recently. My pup was suffering from some stomach pain. Being the…
If your dog is dealing with a complicated or long-term medical condition, you might find it helpful to keep track of their symptoms and progress. You can try a diary or a table, but how about something which allows you to see what’s happening at a glance? A good system allows you to track anything you might need, including: activity…
Persistent vomiting signals a potentially life-threatening problem, especially when paired with lethargy. Regardless of the cause, dehydration caused by consistent vomiting can result in enough problems such as: confusion/depression low blood pressure and resulting organ damage GI bleeding seizures brain damage shock and death Other complications of persistent, severe vomiting include: electrolyte disturbances aspiration pneumonia esophageal damage pH changes Sounds…