Dog care, symptoms, health issues, and dog health advocacy from an owner's perspective. In loving memory of Jasmine.
Teddy is a sweet, 2-year-old Cavalier Springer Spaniel. Do you know what to make of excessive head scratching in this breed? Teddy’s story Cavalier Springer Spaniels are true love bugs. One look at them makes your heart melt. Teddy found his forever home when he was 19 months old. He was a gentle boy and a wonderful companion. First symptoms…
Beaner was a 10-year-old German Shepherd mix. When Beaner started losing weight, her mom didn’t think much of it because she was trying to get Beaner a bit thinner–weight loss was what they were trying to accomplish. Weight loss, however, was soon followed by other symptoms. Beaner started shedding more than normal and her skin was becoming dry and flaky.…
Nosebleeds in dogs are not common. The dog’s nose won’t bleed as easily as a human one does. If your dog’s nose starts bleeding, it isn’t likely they just bumped it on something. There are many potential causes for canine nosebleeds but minor trauma isn’t one of them. Potential causes of nosebleeds in dogs include: serious trauma foreign bodies clotting…
What if your Cavalier Springer Spaniel was scratching excessively but not show any evidence of a skin issue? Ella was a 4-year-old female Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. She was the love of her mom’s life. Those two were inseparable and deeply bonded. First symptoms When Ella was about 2-years-old, she started scratching herself more than usual. Nothing major, just enough…
Lethargy, weakness, or fatigue in dogs are vague symptoms. However, they can mean that your dog is seriously ill. Dogs are normally bundles of energy and joy. Naturally, a day of fun can make your dog tired. But what if they become more listless and fatigued than is reasonable for the amount of activity? Potential causes of weakness and lethargy…