Much like us, even dogs who are on the best diets will get the occasional bout of diarrhea. In this article I will look at whether adding water to dry dog food can cause diarrhea. This is an important consideration for those of you who are looking to moisten dry food to make it more …
A while ago, I wrote an article about some of the reasons that dogs might eat their shedded fur. In response to that post, many readers have been anxious to find out more about why some dogs are so obsessed with nail clippings… Does your dog snack on their nail clippings the first chance they …
I have written another article about dog’s testicles that are red or pink. But readers of that article are aking about another closely related issue which is bothering them. And it is about rashes on dog’s testicles. Even though this is a fairly common occurrence, rashes on or near your dog’s privates is a cause …
One of the many signs of a healthy dog is that they have a vibrant coat of hair with no bald patches. But what should you do if your dog does have bald patches or areas of their body where their coat is thinning? In today’s article, I want to look at hair loss on …
Lumps on a dog’s body are a common occurrence and can be caused by a wide range of things. The implications of these lumps also vary, with some lumps being totally harmless and some being cancerous and potentially fatal. If you find a lump under your dog’s armpit, it’s probably lipoma, a noncancerous growth of …
Our dogs are endlessly fascinating creatures who engage in a wide variety of behaviours and play which can be incredibly entertaining, fascinating, and sometimes worrying. I have written an article that discusses why dogs spin in circles whilst sitting on their bottom but in this article I want to look at why dogs spin in …
Are your dog’s back legs weak after a seizure? Suffering a seizure can be very frightening for our furry friends, but so too for their owners. If it’s the first time it’s impossible not to experience panic and distress, wondering how long the seizure will last, what caused it and what the after-effects will be. …
If your female dog has a clear jelly discharge and you’re wondering what might be the cause, you are not alone. Many pet owners are quite confused about problems concerning their dogs’ nether parts. Is it normal for a dog to have some sort of vaginal discharge? Sometimes, yes, it is quite normal, but you’ll …
Dogs are susceptible to urinary tract infections (UTIs); if left untreated, the infection can travel up to the kidneys and cause serious health problems. UTIs are more common in male dogs than female dogs, and they can be caused by several factors, including bacteria, stones, crystals in the urine, or an enlarged prostate. If you …
Many people are fortunate enough to have owned dogs in their lifetime but have never seen them vomit red or pink foam. It’s natural for us to be hyper-aware of what’s coming in and out of our pet’s mouths, particularly since we cannot ask them how they’re feeling. As dogs can be very independent and …