Dog care, symptoms, health issues, and dog health advocacy from an owner's perspective. In loving memory of Jasmine.
Foreign bodies stuck in the mouth is quite a common situation in dogs. Your dog might get all sorts of things stuck in the mouth or between their teeth. Some of the obvious symptoms include bleeding excessive drooling gagging Often, however, you might not know about it at all. If the object remains, it can lead to a serious infection.…
Signs of lameness can be subtle and hard to see. The sooner you discover a problem, the easier it is to deal with. Watch for any changes in gait or posture. Hubby used to think that I see ghosts. Over time he came to realize that ghosts are real. Often I am not sure if my mind is playing tricks…
Teddy is a sweet, 2-year-old Cavalier Springer Spaniel. Do you know what to make of excessive head scratching in this breed? Teddy’s story Cavalier Springer Spaniels are true love bugs. One look at them makes your heart melt. Teddy found his forever home when he was 19 months old. He was a gentle boy and a wonderful companion. First symptoms…
Beaner was a 10-year-old German Shepherd mix. When Beaner started losing weight, her mom didn’t think much of it because she was trying to get Beaner a bit thinner–weight loss was what they were trying to accomplish. Weight loss, however, was soon followed by other symptoms. Beaner started shedding more than normal and her skin was becoming dry and flaky.…
Nosebleeds in dogs are not common. The dog’s nose won’t bleed as easily as a human one does. If your dog’s nose starts bleeding, it isn’t likely they just bumped it on something. There are many potential causes for canine nosebleeds but minor trauma isn’t one of them. Potential causes of nosebleeds in dogs include: serious trauma foreign bodies clotting…