Although it is not a health concern in most cases, dog dry skin may be indicative of an underlying medical issue such as hypothyroidism and bacterial or fungal infections of the skin and coat. There […]
Otherwise referred to as Seborrhea, dog dandruff is characterized by dry (and sometimes oily), flaky skin but in more serious cases, it may as well cause hair loss. It is usually caused by factors such […]
When you have pets, you’ve likely had to deal with fleas before. Why do fleas attack dogs? Do they cause any health issues? What happens when too many fleas bite a dog? What do flea […]
Strange red spots on your dog’s belly, or anywhere on the skin can be a concerning thing to find. If your dog is also itching and scratching, you may wonder about allergies or parasites. What […]
When thinking of certain breeds of dogs, a droopy-eyed Saint Bernard or weepy-eyed Shih-Tzu may come to mind. But when is dog eye discharge something more serious? Perhaps you’ve noticed your dog’s eyes tearing up […]
While it may look like your dog is winking at you playfully, eye swelling can be a concerning symptom. Swollen eyes can have many causes, from allergies to infections, and can affect not only the […]
Dog dry heaving is an attempt your dog makes to vomit without actually producing any vomitus. Your dog may cough, choke, drool, or gag, and hunch their back or tuck their belly in an attempt […]
Dogs are known to scratch their ears when itching. This though is occasional. When you observe a dog scratching ears consistently, it is likely that he is experiencing an ear problem. With this in mind, […]
Mastitis in dogs is the inflammation of the mammary gland or glands that can occur in dogs shortly after giving birth. The inflammation can be sudden and severe, or it can be chronic and low-grade. […]
Warts on dogs are benign tumors of the skin caused by the papilloma virus; veterinarians refer to dog warts by the more formal terms “papilloma” or “viral papilloma”. With the exception of a small subgroup […]