Articles with dog symptoms

Should I Worry About Dog Nosebleeds? Does a Dog Nose Bleed Easily?

Because of their anatomy, dogs don’t get nosebleeds with every little bump to the nose as people do. Should you worry about your dog’s nosebleeds? I emphasized how important it is to take your dog’s nosebleeds seriously in Bella’s story. I am talking about bleeds directly from the inside of the nose, not surface bleeds where you might be able…

by Jana Rade edited by Dr. Joanna Paul BSc BVSc

Seizures or Convulsions in Dogs: What Can Seizures Look Like and What Can Cause Them?

Watching your dog having a seizure is a scary thing. I remember how helpless I felt when Roxy had her first seizure, She had a full-blown one; she was unresponsive, laying on her side, her whole body was convulsing and foam was coming out of her mouth … What is a seizure? A seizure is abnormal electrical activity in the…

by Jana Rade edited by Dr. Joanna Paul BSc BVSc

Excessive Drooling in Dogs: Why Is My Dog Drooling More Than Usual?

What constitutes excessive drooling/hypersalivation? When should you worry about your dog’s production of saliva? Dogs drool; there is no way around it. Some will drool more, some less, depending on the breed and other factors. (From our observation also on the gender—girl dogs don’t drool! All boy dogs we have had drooled a lot. JD’s waterworks could turn a desert…

by Jana Rade edited by Dr. Joanna Paul BSc BVSc

Diarrhea/Runny Stools in Dogs: Why Is My Dog’s Poop Runny?

My dog has diarrhea. What caused it and what do I do? Diarrhea is a medical term describing unformed, loose stools. Bowel movements can be larger or more frequent. The poop might contain mucus, blood, worms, and all sorts of other things. Who am I kidding–we all know what diarrhea is. The important question is what caused it and what…

by Jana Rade edited by Dr. Joanna Paul BSc BVSc

Weakness and Lethargy in Dogs: Mandy Cannot Walk. What Would You Do if It Was Your Dog?

Mandy became ill quite suddenly. She became lethargic, didn’t want to get up, and didn’t want to eat. Mandy was a nine-and-a-half-year-old female German Shepherd. Considering her age, she was in good shape until this happened. It was apparent Mandy was not well. Besides losing her appetite and strength, she was extremely thirsty and started having potty accidents at night.…

by Jana Rade

Jana Rade

I am a graphic designer, dog health advocate, writer, and author. Jasmine, the Rottweiler of my life, was the largest female from her litter. We thought we were getting a healthy dog. Getting a puppy from a backyard breeder was our first mistake. Endless veterinary visits without a diagnosis or useful treatment later, I realized that I had to take Jasmine's health care in my own hands. I learned the hard way that simply seeing a vet is not always enough. There is more to finding a good vet than finding the closest clinic down the street. And, sadly, there is more to advocating for your dog's health than visiting a veterinarian. It should be enough but it often is not. With Jasmine, it took five years to finally get a diagnosis for her initial issue. Unfortunately, other problems had snowballed for that in the meantime. Jasmine's health challenges became a crash course in understanding dog health issues and how to go about getting a proper diagnosis and treatment. I had to learn and I had to learn fast. Helping others through my challenges and experience has become my mission and Jasmine's legacy. I now try to help people how to recognize and understand signs of illness in their dogs, how to work with their veterinarian and when to seek a second opinion. My goal is to save others the steep curve of having to learn things the hard way as I did. That is the mission behind my blog and behind my writing. That is why I wrote Symptoms to Watch for in Your Dog, which has turned out being an award-winning guide to dog owners . What I'm trying to share encompasses 20 years of experience.

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