No one wants a dog scooting on the floor or carpet and leaving a bad smell or fecal deposits behind. While the behavior is a nuisance, to human beings, it usually is a way of […]
After a long trip to the dog park or on a particularly hot day, you may notice your dog panting more than usual. However, if this behavior continues even on cooler days or when your […]
Anemia in dogs, or a decrease in useful or functioning red blood cells, can be a serious cause for concern. It is often a severe condition in and of itself, and it may be a […]
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, […]
When a complete urinalysis is performed, one of the potential findings is crystals in your dog’s urine, or crystalluria. Most of the time, crystalluria is a normal finding in a dog; only rarely does it […]
A bump on your dog’s eyelid can be worrisome and scary-looking, especially if it seems to be bothering your dog. However, most bumps and inflammation are easily fixed with the proper diagnosis and treatment. Below […]
Your dog may not be drinking water for many reasons. They also have varying needs for water consumption due to how active or old they are. Younger more active dogs like puppies are going to […]
Most dogs will have a bowel movement at least once a day; many of them will have bowel movements that correspond to the number of meals they eat each day. A constipated dog will have […]
A potential health concern with owning a dog is intestinal parasites, specifically, worms. You may discover your dog has a problem by noticing worms in his poop. Even more concerning is that some of the […]