It is rather common for puppies to vomit, and there is a wide range of possible causes – some more serious than others. How can you tell if your puppy is going to throw up? There are some telltale signs when your puppy feels nauseous and is...
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Like us, dogs sneeze from time to time. Occasional sneezing in dogs is normal and is no cause for worry. But of course if a dog is sneezing a lot and repeatedly, it’s another story. Repeated sneezing is a symptom and not an illness by...
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A dog losing weight, either suddenly or over a period of time, is a sign indicating that there is some underlying health problem. Significant weight loss of over 10 percent of the normal body weight is considered serious enough for veterinary...
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Congestive heart failure (CHF) does not equal heart disease. Congestive heart failure is the end result of a weakened heart muscle caused by some form of heart disease. Specifically, congestive heart failure in dogs is the inability of the heart...
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Bowel incontinence in dogs, aka canine fecal incontinence, is the inability of a dog to control his bowel movement. As a result, the dog has “accidents” and poops in inappropriate places. The feces may be loose, watery, or solid. This...
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Canine hematuria (blood in dog urine) very often is a symptom of some form of urinary tract problems, in which case the dog will show other accompanying symptoms such as frequent urination, urination incontinence, and painful urination. If you...
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Dog bad breath (halitosis) is not just what some people consider as “doggie breath”. It is offensive and foul-smelling and is an indication of some kind of health problems. If your dog suddenly has really offensive bad breath, do not...
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Asthma is not a disease in itself and is not infectious. Most dogs have asthma due to an allergic reaction in the dog’s airways triggered by some airborne pollutants and irritants, such as exhaust gas, cigarette smoke, house dust, pollens...
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The urinary tract system consists of the kidneys, bladder, ureters, and urethra. In males, it also include the prostate. Dog urinary problems are rather common. Many of such problems cause a disruption in the normal pattern of voiding. How can...
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The stomach of a dog is a sac-like structure that can hold large volumes of food. The digestive process starts in the stomach. Once eaten, most food leaves the stomach within twelve hours after entering. There are a number of “gastric...
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How can you tell if your dog has an eye problem? There are some telltale signs. For example, your dog’s eyes may be red and/or watering, he may squint, blink frequently, and paw at the eye. If you notice any of the above signs, you should...
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Ear problems in dogs are very common – they range from “swimmer’s ear” to something more serious such as middle or inner ear infections which may result in hearing loss. To prevent dog ear problems, keep your dog’s...
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