Dog care, symptoms, health issues, and dog health advocacy from an owner's perspective. In loving memory of Jasmine.
Do you know what is the first thing that should come to your mind when your intact female dog seems under the weather after her heat cycle? Your dog might just seem under the weather or act quite ill. She might continue staining even though her cycle is over. Miku’s story Miku was about seven years old Akita and she…
Many things can cause acute kidney failure in dogs. Toxins are high on the list of potential causes. What constitutes a toxin, though? The well-known substances that cause injury to the kidneys include antifreeze grapes and raisins over-the-counter pain relievers Infections, such as leptospirosis are not far behind. This does not, however, constitute a complete list. Diagnosing kidney failure is…
When your dog suddenly seems under the weather and loses their appetite, it can be a sign of a medical emergency. It happened fast. One day, Aspen was wrestling with her housemate and having a good time. She was enjoying her day and nobody would suspect there could be anything wrong. The next day, Aspen didn’t finish her turkey wing.…
There are dogs who are picky eaters and turning down one meal won’t get you reaching for the car keys. There are dogs who might have a chronic condition, such as Jasmine did, and refusing a meal every now and then just meant that her inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) was acting up. With most dogs, though, walking away from a…
When a Labrador stops eating and when a Border Collie becomes lethargic, even just a little bit, you know you ought to worry. Julie is a two-year-old Border Collie, and she did both. Stopped eating and had less energy than usual. Julie is a typical girl for her breed. Happy, active, spending a lot of time outdoors, living the perfect…