There are many reasons for a hard stomach in dogs. Better known as a distended abdomen, some causes happen over the course of weeks, while others occur over the course of days or even hours. […]
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 […]
As dogs age, they are more prone to getting lumps and bumps. One of the common types of bumps are lipomas, also sometimes called fatty tumors. While the word “tumors” sounds a bit scary, tumors […]
Lumps and bumps on your dogs skin can certainly be a cause for concern, but many are benign (not harmful) or are easily treated. However, malignant (cancerous) lumps and bumps can look very similar to […]
The callus on your dog’s elbow is caused by pressure with hard surfaces. They are not pretty to look at and dog owners who show or breed their dogs may find them especially unattractive. As […]
Your dog may be vomiting mucus for a variety of reasons. It’s important to know what caused your dog to vomit so that you can understand the best course of action. Vomiting, regurgitation and coughing […]
While dogs vomit all the time, throwing up blood is a rather worrisome problem that should never be ignored. Also known as hematemesis, vomiting blood is commonly due to irritation, injury or the disruption of the stomach lining or the esophagus. Learn more on what causes dogs to vomit blood including what to do when your dog is vomiting blood. […]
Does your dog ever sound like they have a big glob of peanut butter in their mouth? Dog lip smacking may occur for a number of reasons. These may be habitual, due to anxiety and […]
Skin cysts on dogs are sacs that are lined with secretory cells and which are found on the skin. Once the sacs form, there is a buildup of fluid resulting in swollen bumps on the […]
Your dog comes close or smooches you and you immediately want to run; you simply cannot withstand the bad breath. What should you do? We have you covered with tips on how to get rid […]