Dog care, symptoms, health issues, and dog health advocacy from an owner's perspective. In loving memory of Jasmine.
Vomiting is often caused by a problem in the GI tract itself. But the issue might be originating somewhere else altogether. Figuring out what is making your dog throw up is essential to a successful treatment. Do you think that diagnosing vomiting is simple? Think again. Potential causes of vomiting include: Causes within the GI tract dietary indiscretion food intolerance/food…
In my last post, I talked about venomous snake bites. Today, something a little less scary (for most folks, at least)… spider bites. I should start out by saying that after the great majority of spider bites, owners won’t have the slightest idea that anything is amiss. Your dog might be a little itchy around the bite site, but rather…
Can something as simple as spending time outdoors promote your dog’s health and healing? (Of course, by outdoors I don’t mean a little, cramped yard at your city dwelling. Neither I mean tossing your dog out in the yard, regardless of the location, and leaving them out there.) If your dog is healthy and doing well, the difference will be…
To get a pet health insurance or not to get pet health insurance, that is the question. It’s been a dilemma for us for a very long time. The main reason? We don’t like insurance companies and we don’t trust them. Insurance companies are not charity organizations Like any other business, insurance companies are in it to make money. And…
Every summer, veterinarians warn about the dangers of excessive heat for dogs. Why is heatstroke so dangerous? Heatstroke is characterized by a body temperature between 106 and 109°F (normal is 101.5°F give or take a degree). It is most likely to develop under one or more of the following conditions: hot and humid weather combined with exercise and/or a lack…