Dog care, symptoms, health issues, and dog health advocacy from an owner's perspective. In loving memory of Jasmine.
Surgical glue is used by surgeons and vets when they need to seal an incision quickly, cleanly, and securely. It also has its application for closing wounds as part of first aid. Did you know that? I didn’t. When Cookie cut her paw pad, I was double-checking the best ways of taking care of the wound and getting it healed…
Dog paw pads are tough but they can still be cut by sharp objects. Cut pads take their sweet time to heal because the edges are pushed apart with weight-bearing. Cookie’s paw pad injury The new territories we’ve been exploring include neighboring fields that are open and far enough from the swamp. They are surrounded by woods and we walk…
Checking ALT levels is the mainstay veterinary test for liver disease in dogs. The typical reason of ALT elevation is liver and bile duct disease but there are other potential causes. Further information: Why Are My Dog’s ALT Levels Abnormal? Cookie’s wellness exam Regular wellness exams are one of the most important things you can do for your dog. Many…
How often do we say we wish our dogs could talk to us, tell us when they hurt? But they do. We need to learn how to listen. Veterinarians share their list of top 10 symptoms to watch for in dogs. Dr. Julie Buzby Having just experienced a tragedy that still has my friend’s children crying themselves to sleep, I…
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…