Dog Emergency & First Aid Archives

How Long Can a Dog Go Without Eating? – What to do if Your Dog Will Not Eat

Few issues concern a dog owner like when their furry friend will not eat its food. Like humans, dogs must consume an appropriate amount of...

Lethargy in Dogs

While not an illness on its own, lethargy in dogs can be a serious concern for dogs and owners alike. What does it mean if...

Anemia in Dogs, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

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...

Dizziness in Dogs

Dizziness in dogs is likely due to a malfunction of their vestibular system. The vestibular system is what tells your dog where his head and...

Mastitis in Dogs, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

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...

Pale Gums in Dogs: Causes and Treatment

Pale gums in dogs, along with lethargy are signs of a condition called anemia. Dogs normally have a medium to dark pink gum color; gently...

Beagle drinking water from a metal bowl, emphasizing proper dog hydration for urinary and kidney health.

Dog Not Drinking Water: Reasons and What to Do If Your Dog is Not Drinking Water

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...

Dog Vomiting Blood, Causes and Treatments

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...

Infected Neuter Incision – What Does an Infected Neuter Incision Look Like?

Neutering of pets is usually recommended to avoid ending up with unwanted pets. It is recommended that the procedure is carried out by the time...

Dog Facial Swelling – Facial Swelling in Dogs Causes, on One Side, on Nose Bridge, Itchy

Dog facial swelling occurs when parts of the face such as the nose, muzzle, eyes, chin, and ears become enlarged. The swelling may appear symmetrical...