Dogs usually love to eat and they seem hungry all the time, so it is natural for dog parents to get worried when they see their dog not eating their food. There are lots of possible reasons why a dog is not eating. It may be due to the hot...
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Hair on a dog grows in cycles, and it takes about four months for the average dog to grow a coat, although it is slightly different depending on the breeds. Most dogs shed their hair at least once a year. The main influence on dog shedding is the...
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Canine hypoglycemia refers to a state of abnormally low blood sugar in dogs. Sugar (glucose) is a primary source of energy for all bodily functions. But the brain has little capacity to store glucose, so hypoglycemia in dogs can cause problems to...
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Nosebleeding is rather common in humans, but it can be quite worrisome when it comes to our canine friends. If you see your dog with a bloody nose, don’t panic. Stay calm and try to take a few moments to look carefully at your dog’s...
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Most dogs long for a ride in the car, but some young dogs become sick when traveling by car (also by boat or air). They suffer from motion sickness, which is a feeling of being ill and disoriented that is associated with motion. Motion sickness...
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When a dog is becoming less able to put weight on a limb, or is losing the normal mobility and function of a limb, he walks with a limp. Limping in dogs can be sudden, or it can be chronic. Occasional sudden lameness is most often caused by an...
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Dogs and puppies are generally playful, energetic, happy, and full of curiosity. (Sometimes maybe we feel that they have too much energy!) But, like us, their energy levels can also fluctuate from day to day depending on a number of factors...
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Pruritus, or itching, is a common symptom in dogs. There are many reasons why dogs have itchy skin. Dog itch can be caused by various skin disorders such as atopic dermatitis, food allergies, and skin parasites such as fleas, mites, etc. It is...
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A heart murmur is an abnormal heart sound (vibration) caused by disturbance of blood flow through the heart. When we listen to a healthy heartbeat, we hear two heart sounds, “lub dub”, which are the sounds of the heart valves closing...
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All dogs gag occasionally. If the gagging stops rather quickly and does not recur, we do not have to worry too much. Sometimes, a dog gags when the collar is too tight around the neck. Older dogs tend to gag more because, just like people, when...
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Dogs may pee more often as a result of a change in the environment like hot weather (which makes the dog drink more and therefore urinate more). A recent change in the dog’s diet could also cause more frequent urination. But other times...
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While day-to-day clear eye discharge is normal and nothing to be concerned about, excessive or abnormal eye discharge is another matter. It is a sign indicating that there may be some problem with the dog’s eyes. Sometimes, dog eye...
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