Dog care, symptoms, health issues, and dog health advocacy from an owner's perspective. In loving memory of Jasmine.
Severe or chronic GI disease can be challenging to treat. Dogs with severe chronic problems without a clear cause often don’t respond to treatment. The underlying factors can be genetic, environmental, immune, or involve the state of intestinal bacteria. In fact, the disruption in intestinal microbiota appears to be the key. Probiotic therapy can prove helpful. However, there is a…
If you suspect your dog ingested a metal piece or coin that could contain zinc, seek veterinary help immediately. As zinc enters the digestive system, it can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and loss of appetite. But that is not what is the worst concern. Once it gets absorbed into the bloodstream, it leads to the destruction of red blood cells, liver…
Do you know what can cause excessive drinking and urination in your dog? Should you be concerned? Excessive drinking and urinary accidents in dogs often go hand-in-hand. So it is only natural that all that fluid has to make its way back out. The causes of increased drinking and urination include: urinary tract infections (UTI) uterine infections diabetes Cushing’s disease…
Figuring out what is ailing your dog is sometimes only the first step. Often the optimal treatment is straightforward. But there are times when figuring out what is best for your dog is far from easy. This story is an excerpt from Speaking for Spot: Be the Advocate Your Dog Needs to Live a Happy, Healthy, Longer Life by Dr.…
Vomiting is often caused by a problem in the GI tract itself. But the issue might be originating somewhere else altogether. Figuring out what is making your dog throw up is essential to a successful treatment. Do you think that diagnosing vomiting is simple? Think again. Potential causes of vomiting include: Causes within the GI tract dietary indiscretion food intolerance/food…