Dog care, symptoms, health issues, and dog health advocacy from an owner's perspective. In loving memory of Jasmine.
If your dog pays excessive attention to parts of their body, so should you. While there are exceptions, a dog will lick themselves excessively when something itches or hurts. That is a clue to you to look for a cause. There are two reasons for that: catching a problem early excessive licking leads to further harm Even though licking might…
Cushing’s disease, named after the first physician who reported it, results from an excess of cortisol in the body. It is most common in middle-aged to older dogs. The most susceptible breeds include: Poodles Dachshunds Boston Terriers Boxers Beagles Introduction Cortisol is a corticosteroid hormone that controls metabolism and response to stress. It is produced by the adrenal glands, which…
As long as your dog lives in this world, they can sucumb to an infection. Pathogens are always looking out for an opportunity. The important distinction to make is between the presence of a pathogen—exposure and active infection. The formula for infection consists of variables: presence of pathogen failure of immune response The world is full of pathogens—they are everywhere. Some…
Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA) is a condition in which the dog’s immune system attacks its own red blood cells. If severe anemia wasn’t bad enough, IMHA is notorious for its complications. The most common complication is thromboembolic disease. As a result, blood can clot within vital organs and cause difficulty breathing and even sudden death. Source: South Carolina Veterinary Specialists Thank…
Itching is the most common symptom of allergies in dogs. There are three common dog allergies. If your dog is itchy, this article will help you identify the cause. 3 key factors to help diagnose these three common dog allergies are: Where on the body is your dog itchy At what age does the itching begin What time of year…