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.…
After Jasmine’s passing, I knew we were going to adopt a dog at some point but no, I wasn’t ready to do so yet. I thought we needed a good long break. And then the urge came to start looking. I felt that Jasmine wanted me to do this and I felt strongly it was the best way to honor…
Losing a dog can be just as painful as losing a family member or a loved one. After all, many dogs are family members. Jasmine’s passing hurt directly to the core. It was as if somebody ripped out a part of my heart. We will never forget Jasmine. My eyes look for you but cannot find youMy hands seek to…
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…
A seizure is an abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Technically, then, a seizure is not a symptom; the resulting convulsions or other related disturbances are. Witnessing your dog having a seizure is terrifying. What can you do to help your dog? Thank you, Lexie Smith from Beagle Daily for sharing Alex’s story. Alex’s story My mom went out and…