Dog care, symptoms, health issues, and dog health advocacy from an owner's perspective. In loving memory of Jasmine.
Collapsing trachea is seen mainly in small breeds of dogs, such as Toy Poodles, Yorkies, and Pomeranians. It often shows up in puppies or young dogs but worsens with age. That is because secondary inflammation narrows the trachea, making it even more challenging to breathe in air. Introduction The trachea—windpipe—carries the air your dog breathes from its nose (or mouth)…
Regardless of how much your dog might typically drool, take note when they start hyper-salivating more than usual. That is especially true when your dog is showing other signs of distress, such as: If your dog is showing these signs, rush them to a veterinarian immediately. Henry’s story Henry was a five-year-old Great Dane. He was indeed a gentle giant,…
When the quality of your dog’s coat changes, when they start having skin issues, you need to look past skin and coat. There is a reason for everything that happens in the body. Skin problems are no exception. So what could be the reason behind your dog’s dandruff, then? If you google dry, flaky skin in dogs, most results you…
Masses in the spleen occur primarily in middle-aged to older dogs. Splenic masses often consist of only benign hematomas or fibrous nodules. However, these masses can sometimes be highly malignant forms of cancer, especially vascular cancer known as hemangiosarcoma. The spleen The spleen is a highly vascular organ that sits on the left, in front of the abdomen. It functions…
Allie was a sweet, loving senior Maltese. She had not lost her appetite, and her weight seemed stable. However, Allie had been losing muscle. So much so that she looked like skin and bone. How could she be wasting away before her owner’s eyes and yet her weight remaining the same? I will not include a photo, but it was…