Dog care, symptoms, health issues, and dog health advocacy from an owner's perspective. In loving memory of Jasmine.
When is my dog’s shaking normal and when should I be concerned? Purposeful shaking off water, debris, or stress is a natural reflex for dogs. A well as your dog might shake from happy excitement—within reason, that is not a cause for concern either. There are, however, situations when shaking or trembling is a problem and signals a health red…
After your veterinarian has narrowed down the origin of diarrhea to the large intestine and if your dog is still suffering from diarrhea (continual or intermittent) for 3-4 weeks, it is time to delve in with a more aggressive workup. With diarrhea that doesn’t go away, it is crucial to revisit the history and disease progression with your veterinarian. Details…
Large intestinal diarrhea (both acute and chronic) is often seen in young or debilitated dogs. A closer look at acute large intestinal diarrhea tells us it is acute nonspecific inflammation of the colon. The inflammation causes mucosal damage which results in bleeding. What does acute colitis on dogs look like? The blood seen with colitis is bright red. This is…
Acute small intestinal diarrhea forms the majority of all the cases of “smooth mooves” that I see in the hospital. The primary function of the small intestine is to continue the digestion of foodstuff from the stomach, and absorb fluids and electrolytes. When it is not functioning properly, the amount of stool produced is going to increase drastically. The stool…
If your dog stops eating, they might be suffering from a life-threatening illness. Does it sound like an overstatement? It may not be. If your dog who loves their food suddenly stops eating, it can be a medical emergency. Whether your dog is not interested in eating or they want to eat but cannot, their health might be in trouble.…