Diarrhea is a common ailment in all mammals. Sometimes, it’s severe; sometimes, it’s just a tiny upset stomach. However, diarrhea in dogs should be monitored since dogs can’t tell us what’s wrong. If your dog gets diarrhea, pay close attention to whether it’s something to worry about. Diarrhea in Dogs Diarrhea, sometimes called loose stools, [...]

You know that you’re crazy about dogs when you immediately notice even the “tiniest” changes in your dog’s appearance. This is why it never surprises us that many pet owners will be the first to see dental epulis in their dog’s mouth without understanding what that “condition” is. So… In this article, we wanted to [...]

Something that many of us don’t often think about is that underneath all that fur our dogs have is skin! Skin is susceptible to all the various skin disorders that dogs and humans can suffer from. And one of these “skin diseases” your dog might encounter is called demodicosis. Now… Demodicosis in dogs, sometimes called [...]

Ectopic Cilia is one of those medical conditions that can cause an owner to go through an “emotional rollercoaster.”  We say this because typically, when someone hears that their dog has been diagnosed with “ectopic cilia,” they will say… “Ectopic… What?” Which is the first SPIKE in the owner’s blood pressure. The good news is [...]

In this article, we wanted to take a moment and discuss a medical condition known as craniomandibular osteopathy, mainly because it’s a medical term with over ten syllables. We know how “some” vets have a terrible time making things easier to understand. And because this is an “inheritable” disease that can affect many prevalent dog [...]

Canine degenerative myelopathy is a somewhat “uncommon” disease of the spinal cord that some older dogs may face. So, if your dog is over five years old and beginning to develop walking problems, your vet might investigate it. While there aren’t any “curative” treatments for this disorder, there are physical therapy techniques that can be [...]

Deafness in dogs is defined when there is a partial or complete lack/loss of a dog’s capability to hear auditory sounds. Depending on the cause, this partial or total hearing loss can be temporary, permanent, partial, total, or unilaterally (one ear) or bilateral (both ears). While most heart loss cases in dogs will usually happen [...]

Cystitis in dogs (or cats) can be a painful experience – even for an owner. After all, no one wants to see their dog suffer from an infection, inflammation, or any medical problem that can cause them discomfort. But don’t worry; there’s a lot you can do to help elevate any pain your dog is [...]

Compulsive behavior in dogs may seem like a funny quirk or oddity that your dog exhibits every so often. But the truth is, like with “human” sufferers, this disorder can cause your pet enormous stress and discomfort. Especially as these “quirks” (which may have been an exaggeration of some “normal” behavior like scratching or “chasing [...]