Dog care, symptoms, health issues, and dog health advocacy from an owner's perspective. In loving memory of Jasmine.
Blood in your dog’s poop is always a reason for concern. While the amount of blood matters, it is better to overreact than waiting too long to get help. The level of emergency depends on the amount of blood and other symptoms. Potential causes behind bloody stool in dogs include: dietary indiscretions stress allergic reactions autoimmune disease poisoning GI injuries…
There isn’t much talk about front leg lameness in dogs or shoulder injuries. Unless you have an agility dog, you might have never heard of these issues; neither have I until recently. Most people are familiar with hind leg problems in dogs such as cruciate ligament tears, hip dysplasia, luxating patella, and so on. The only front leg condition that…
Canine eyes are incredibly vulnerable, and even the smallest injury can lead to serious trouble. When your dog injures their eye, it is always a reason for concern and reason to consult with a veterinarian. Causes of eye injuries in dogs include scratches, blunt force, foreign bodies, abnormally growing eyelashes, or abnormal eyelids. Jasmine had to have her renegade eyelash…
Shoulder injuries in dogs don’t get a lot of attention but that doesn’t mean they don’t happen. And they can be difficult both to diagnose and treat. There used to be a time when I only became concerned when my dog started limping on a hind leg. That is until my dog did hurt her shoulder. The shoulder joint is…
Brachycephalic dog breeds, to which Cavalier King Charles Spaniels belong, are highly susceptible to eye issues, including dry eye. A healthy eye is continually bathed in tear liquid. That nourishes and protects the eye from debris, irritants, and infections. The big, adorable eyes of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are naturally susceptible to dry eye simply because of their size. Often,…