Dog care, symptoms, health issues, and dog health advocacy from an owner's perspective. In loving memory of Jasmine.
Cytology is the examination of cells under a microscope. Cytology can help to characterize lumps and masses on the skin and in other organs of your dog. It is also helpful for evaluating: The purpose behind it Cytology often provides diagnostic information about your dog that can be useful in deciding on a treatment plan. Lumps and bumps Your veterinarian…
Lymph nodes are part of the lymphatic system. So, by definition, they already are little nodules. Normally, however, you wouldn’t be able to feel them—only when they swell up. The job of lymph nodes is to work with the immune system. They form and store immune cells and filter harmful substances. The potential causes of lymph node enlargement include: Dental…
Brown urine in dogs is an emergency. One of the things I’ll never forget is Jasmine’s drug-induced hyperthermia horror and all that followed. It was the day we almost killed our dog. And it was the day almost killing our dog likely saved her life. If you’re interested, you can read the whole story here. When Jasmine was released to…
Just like people, all dogs sometimes have gas. Flatulence in dogs (commonly referred to as dog farts or dog gas) refers to the formation of excessive gas in the digestive tract, as well as to the process of “breaking wind,” in which the excess gas is expelled through the anus (with or without odor). What causes it Acute flatulence The…
Stories of veterinary ER horrors are close to home—we had our own emergency vet horror. Jasmine’s life was nearly cut short if we went with their conclusions. If we had taken the ER vet’s word for it, we would have put Jasmine down because that was their recommendation. But that was only a small part of the whole ordeal. Story…