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 […]
When you give your dog a belly rub, or brush their coat after a bath, you may see something odd. What are those black spots on my dogs skin? Is it normal for a dog […]
Dog vomiting food, water, or even worms is one of the most common reasons why pets are presented to veterinarians. Vomiting is not a disease and can be caused by something as innocuous as eating […]
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 […]