Dog care, symptoms, health issues, and dog health advocacy from an owner's perspective. In loving memory of Jasmine.
What could be behind your dog’s swollen nose? In case of acute swelling, you might suspect insect stings or bites, a snake bite, perhaps an infection. But what if the swelling is chronic? With cute swelling of your dog’s nose, you need to be careful because the situation could progress and lead to difficulty breathing. When in doubt, see a…
Carbon monoxide is colorless, odorless, and tasteless. What makes carbon monoxide dangerous is the fact that it replaces circulating oxygen. Further, because it bonds more strongly, it’s hard for oxygen to regain its rightful place. As a result, the body—especially the brain and the heart—is deprived of oxygen. That leads to chemical suffocation. Further, the problem can continue for 10…
The signs of seizure result from a sudden surge of electrical activity in the brain. Signs of a seizure in your dog can include anything from unusual behavior to convulsions and loss of consciousness. While epilepsy is the most familiar cause of seizures in dogs, there are many other potential causes. Brain inflammation is one of them. Further reading: Seizures…
Diagnosing CCL tears is easy and straightforward, right? This is a story from Dog Knee Injury website. Having gone through cruciate tears with Jasmine twice, this topic is of special interest to me. Having your dog go through that is frustrating enough. But what if you couldn’t even get it properly diagnosed and treated? Don’t ever hesitate to get a…
If your dog pays excessive attention to parts of their body, so should you. While there are exceptions, a dog will lick themselves excessively when something itches or hurts. That is a clue to you to look for a cause. There are two reasons for that: catching a problem early excessive licking leads to further harm Even though licking might…