Dog care, symptoms, health issues, and dog health advocacy from an owner's perspective. In loving memory of Jasmine.
Addison’s disease is caused by adrenal insufficiency. It is a condition in which the adrenal glands fail to produce enough steroid hormones. Whether there are too many or too little of these hormones in the blood, your dog can get quite ill. Further reading: The Function of Cortisol: What Happens In A Dog’s Body When It Goes Awry? Thank you,…
How do you find the answers to your dog’s health challenges? The right answers don’t come if you don’t ask the right questions. Reflecting on The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy “O Deep Thought,” said Loonquawl nervously, “do you have…er, that is…”“An Answer for you?” interrupted Deep Thought majestically. “Yes, I have.” The two men shivered with expectancy. Their waiting…
A very small portion of communication is conveyed through actual words. Some sources indicate that it is as little as 7%. It makes you wonder why we talk so much all the time. When your veterinarian walks into the exam room with your dog’s lab results, do you already know what kind of news they’re bringing before they open their…
Before you dismiss your dog’s pesty or weird behavior as your dog being pesty, consider a medical reason behind it. I just want to come in so I can go back out. Every now and then a funny picture of a dog, captioned with the above text, circulates social media. Is your dog just being a pest or is there…
What does canine topline refer to and what is its significance? Introduction There is a special reason I look forward to the month of February each year–the Westminster Kennel Club (WKC) Dog Show as a credentialed member of their Media/Press team. The show is pure happiness and the Westminster staff considers the dogs the true stars of the show. At…