Dog care, symptoms, health issues, and dog health advocacy from an owner's perspective. In loving memory of Jasmine.
Do you think it is easy to figure out what is causing your dog’s lameness? Sometimes it is. And sometimes you can easily fall into the assumption trap. The most common cause of an acute hind leg lameness in a dog are knee injuries. These injuries are common in dogs. But that doesn’t mean that is the answer every time.…
Illness can get complicated and diagnosis such cases is a process. Sometimes your veterinarian tries a treatment, and it might work even though it is unclear what’s wrong. And sometimes, the immune system and the body’s healing potential end up having to do the job. Sometimes you don’t know. All is well that ends well. Thank you, Julia Davis, for…
Infectious bronchitis, Kennel Cough, can sometimes progress to life-threatening bronchopneumonia or chronic bronchitis. A dog sick with Kennel Cough may or may not need medical treatment depending on how hard the infection hits them. And sometimes things can get complicated. Thank you, Jodi Chick, for sharing Kol’s story. Kolchak’s story Looking back, I wish I had just trusted my gut.…
Nothing gets a dog parent moving faster than the sound of a vomiting dog. Did you ever try catching your dog’s vomit in your bare hands? Thank you, Kimberly Gauthier, for sharing your story. The gross factor What is the measure of the gross factor? If you really take the time to think about what we do on a daily…
When it comes to your dog’s symptoms, how do you know when you’re too paranoid and when you’re not paranoid enough? I admit I am incredibly paranoid as soon as there is anything different about my dog. Everybody tells me I’m too paranoid. The sad truth is, there is always a reason. I have seen too much. Every time I…