Dog care, symptoms, health issues, and dog health advocacy from an owner's perspective. In loving memory of Jasmine.
Canine Laryngeal Paralysis – GOLPP is a condition therapist don’t typically treat but remain aware of in the event a dog needs to use water as a therapeutic medium Then a dear friend called me to ask whether PT could help her 13-year-old greyhound Maybelline. She was hoping that PT could relieve stridor, or the respiratory effects of laryngeal paralysis.…
Stress fractures are small cracks in a bone caused by repetitive force. It is typically an overuse injury though it can happen from normal use of a weakened bone. Moose’s story Moose is a 3-year-old active Cocker Spaniel. She loves her outings in the countryside. Little Moose’s mom suspected that a fun walk could end up with an emergency trip…
When you take your dog for a romp in the countryside, the last thing on your mind is the outing ending up at an emergency vet clinic. You might be aware the standard seasonal outdoor risks your dog might be exposed to. Potential dangers can lurk in standing water, buzzing through the air, growing or slithering in the grass. Having…
Coughing is a natural response to irritation or abnormality in the airway. A cough is the body’s way of clearing the airway. When the effort is successful, the coughing stops. If the problem persists, so does the cough. Which also tells you when you should be concerned. Our dogs often cough a few times when drinking from a bottle and…
Peritonitis refers to the inflammation of the abdominal cavity that results from injury to the lining tissues. Potential causes include: injuries/wounds bacterial or chemical contamination pancreatitis ruptured bladder or gallbladder liver abscess and the like Thank you, Jen deHaan, for sharing Mort’s story Mort’s story This is the story of Mort’s third brush with death. Mort is a 3-year-old Australian…