Dog care, symptoms, health issues, and dog health advocacy from an owner's perspective. In loving memory of Jasmine.
What could be a reason for a dog to not engage in play? When Doobie joined my household, this 5-year-old lab knew only fear. Play was a totally foreign concept to this frightened creature. Dobie’s immediate concerns were how to cope in a new and frightening environment. The latter is really what I wish to communicate, to all those who…
Provide digging opportunities for your digger. Back in the day, dogs could focus on being dogs. If they wanted to go and dig somewhere, it was not such a big deal. With the advances of people literally living quite upon people, the lives of our dogs have changed drastically. They spend their lives learning how to adhere to our silly…
Coronaviruses are a group of related viruses classified by common properties. Viruses are infectious agents made up of genetic material enclosed in a protein envelope. Different viruses target different species and various body systems. Different viral diseases can affect: respiratory tract gastrointestinal tract circulatory system nervous system the skin the liver Coronaviruses got their name from the Latin word corona,…
In senior dogs, epilepsy is the least likely cause of seizures. Brain tumors are common but not the sole cause of seizures in older dogs. Potential causes of seizures in senior dogs include: tumors inflammation infection secondary to insulinoma or liver failure vascular issues trauma It can be any of those things though some of them should be easy to…
What do you think of when you hear the words physical therapy? If it sounds like work, it is. The benefit however far outweighs the effort you put in. And even though your dog needs to do much of the work, it will require dedication on your part as well. If your dog is recovering from an injury or surgery,…