Dog care, symptoms, health issues, and dog health advocacy from an owner's perspective. In loving memory of Jasmine.
What if your intact female dog lost appetite and became lethargic shortly after her heat cycle? How does it fit with your dog’s normal? How does it fit in the big picture? What if your dog was a middle-aged intact female who just recently finished her heat cycle? Would that change your point of view on the same set of…
A dog with a bladder infection is a dog at risk for bladder stones. A dog’s urinary bladder is a sac-like organ for storing urine. It is found within the abdomen in the area between the rear legs. When the muscles in the dog’s bladder wall contract, the urine then flows through the urethra. The urethra is the narrow tube…
Anal sacs in dogs can easily become impacted. An infection is fast to follow and can result in an abscess. The typical sign of anal gland problems is scooting–dragging the rear along the ground. Your dog might also lick or bite at the area at the base of the tail. Would it be possible to discover an anal sac infection…
Cushing’s disease, named after the first physician who reported it, results from excess cortisol in the body. It is most common in middle-aged to older dogs. The most susceptible breeds include: Introduction Cortisol is a corticosteroid hormone that controls metabolism and response to stress. It is produced by the adrenal glands, which are found on top of the upper part…
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…