Kidney disease in dogs is a serious health issue that can affect pups of all ages and breeds. It happens when your dog’s kidneys can’t filter waste from their blood properly. This can lead to a buildup of toxins in their body, causing them to feel sick. This post will look at kidney disease in […]
If your dog is suffering from elbow issues, they may be experiencing pain and have mobility issues as a result. A dog elbow brace can help provide them with the support they need to walk with less pain and start to enjoy normal activities again, like going for walks around the neighborhood or playing in […]
Our dog has experienced digestive issues in the past and she is currently on prescription dog food. While the prescription food is helping her, we have considered that it would be better for her to consume fresher food. The only issue with this is finding the time to prepare the food she needs to keep […]
Anytime we leave the house or when we go to bed, we always leave some kind of light on for our dog, albeit a lamp or nightlight so she is not in total darkness. But I have wondered, is it OK for dogs to be in the dark? Are dogs afraid to be in the […]
We all like to give our dogs a good belly rub or pet their heads. Sometimes, you may notice a lump under their skin. Of course, our first instinct may be to panic, but your dog may just have a sebaceous cyst. Sebaceous cysts in dogs can cause lumps under the skin. This post will […]
Does your dog seem to be itching and scratching a lot lately? Have you noticed any white flakes on their skin or coat? You may have even noticed these flakes on your furniture or on your dog’s bed. This could be dandruff. If your dog does have dandruff, a dandruff spray for dogs can help […]
It is always scary when our dogs are sick. Recently, our dog had a bout of diarrhea that worried us enough to go see our veterinarian. It turned out not to be anything serious (thank goodness) but now we have her on a specialty dog food for digestive issues. Dog diarrhea can be scary to […]
Cushing’s disease in dogs is a hormonal disorder that affects many older dogs. It happens when a dog’s body makes too much of a hormone called cortisol. This can lead to several health problems for your pup. This post will look at Cushing’s disease in dogs, what causes it, the types of Cushing’s disease, symptoms […]
We used to joke around that our dog had a “heat condition”, she would always go where she could be cool. This included laying on the cold floor and sleeping on a cooling mat, not to mention how much she loved to be outdoors in the wintertime. If your dog likes the comfort of a […]
One day when I was with my dog, she made a type of wheezing sound. It was only that one time, but it made me wonder, can dogs have asthma? As it turns out, asthma in dogs is a thing. This post will look at canine asthma, what can cause it, signs and symptoms to […]