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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Healthy dogs are usually playful, active, and alert. Once in a while, your dog may seem to be dull or lethargic, and you may wonder if your dog is sick. There are some common sick dog symptoms that can help you to determine if your dog is indeed...
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The stings of bees and wasps cause localized pain, swelling and mild redness to the site of the sting. Understandably, common sites are parts of the dog’s body not covered by hair, such as the nose or the paws. Sometimes, even if the site...
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Chocolate tastes good for people, and most dogs like the taste of chocolate as well. But chocolate can be dangerous for dogs especially if the dog ate chocolate in large quantities. But what causes chocolate toxicity in dogs? Chocolate...
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Unlike people, dogs cannot cool down by sweating. In fact, the only few sweat glands that they have are on the pads of their feet. You can say that dogs don’t have a very efficient cooling system. As such, they do not tolerate high...
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Some dog parents enjoy feeding their dogs “human foods” and table scraps, but it is important to know that some common human foods can be toxic foods for dogs because dogs have different metabolism and enzymes than humans. Some human...
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