While a dog sprayed by skunk does not need emergency veterinary attention, it does present an urgent need for resolution to the dog parent! Besides the offensive odor, the skunk spray can make a dog go blind for a day or two if the spray gets...
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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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Just like human teenagers, young puppies 3 months of age and older can get acne. You can tell if your puppy has acne by identifying red-purplish pustules and blackheads (comedones) that come to a head and drain pus. Acne are usually found on the...
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Puppies usually go “poo-poo” 2 to 3 times a day, a short while after eating. Constipation refers to infrequent or no bowel movements, or the puppy is straining and having difficulty pooping. Constipation in puppies is not particularly...
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A coughing puppy is a sick puppy, but some causes of coughing in dogs and puppies are more serious than others. It is useful for dog parents to learn more about the different possible causes that can lead to coughing in puppies. Also, there are...
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Diarrhea in puppies and dogs is a common illness symptom which can be the result of various health problems, some more serious than others. Diarrhea can come on suddenly and go away within 24 to 48 hours (acute diarrhea). Or, it can occur and...
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A puppy hernia is simply a protrusion of fat and/or bowel (e.g. a section of the intestine) through an opening in the body wall that would normally close when the puppy’s body is growing and developing. The protruded fat and/or bowel lie...
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Separation anxiety is a puppy’s conditioned response to the terror of being left alone. To manage puppy separation anxiety, the best way is to use training to re-condition and desensitize the puppy to get her understand that it is safe for...
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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...
More infoHealth puppies begin to stand at 14 days and have a rather steady gait by 3 weeks of age. If a puppy cannot stand and walk by week 3, the puppy may be a “swimmer”. A swimmer puppy is a puppy with weak adductor muscles that pull the...
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Taking care of a puppy involves, among other things, paying close attention to the puppy’s health conditions and taking quick action to resolve any puppy health concerns. It is so important for puppy owners to learn more about common puppy...
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As you know, puppies are born with no teeth at all. The first teeth to erupt are the incisors which come out at 2 to 3 weeks of age. Next to erupt are the canines and premolars. The last premolar erupts at about 8 to 12 weeks of age. The average...
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