Why Does My Dog Have Low Cortisol?

Are you worried about your dog? Have they been behaving a bit weirdly lately with odd symptoms that can’t quite be explained? Is your dog suddenly lacking energy or seems to be a bit anxious for no apparent reason? Those symptoms are very common for a whole range of illnesses. They are also symptoms of …

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Can Humans Get Yeast Infections From Dogs?

When we get a dog we know that there will be upsides as well as downsides. And the downsides for some of us mean that we will need to treat our dog for yeast infections.  This is particularly true for those of you who own dogs with “wrinkly” skin (such as Bulldogs) or dogs with …

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Can A Puppy Have Diabetes?

When we think of diabetes, we tend to think of it as a human-only disease. However, it is thought that one in 300 dogs have a diabetes diagnosis. As pet experts believe it to be an underdiagnosed condition, the real numbers could actually be greater. Diabetes is when the body struggles to produce insulin, which …

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Why Has My Diabetic Dog Got Wobbly Legs?

If you are anything like me, the sign of one of your dogs being in some kind of pain or of carrying an injury will send your head into a spin.. Are they in pain? Can I do anything? How much will it cost? All of these thoughts whirring around and bouncing off the inside …

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My Dog Has A Runny Nose And Loose Stools

Any pet parent has had to deal with their faithful companion having a bout of diarrhea or a runny nose. When they occur separately, they’re not much of a problem. However, when a dog exhibits both symptoms at the same time most pet owners start to worry. When a dog has a runny nose and …

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Why Is My Dog In Heat Having Accidents Inside?

Just like human females, unspayed female dogs experience a regular reproductive cycle. When female dogs enter their reproductive cycle, this is called being in heat. During the heat cycle, your female dog may display several unusual and unwanted behaviors. If not handled properly, these unsettling behaviors may have you at your wits end.  One such …

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My Puppy Has A Lazy Eye

Did you recently notice that your puppy’s eyes wander off in different directions? As a new pet parent, you may worry that your puppy has lazy eyes, and their eyes often involuntarily move in different directions. Lazy eyes are not very common in dogs, and fortunately it doesn’t cause any form of pain or discomfort …

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Why Does My Dog Have A Hot Tongue?

You took Rover to the dog park, and it is epic. He’s having so much fun, running around, chasing the Frisbee, and just altogether being a dog. You haven’t seen him going this crazy in weeks! He runs to you, panting, and licks your hand. His tongue feels weirdly hot. Is this normal? Is he …

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Should I Use Milk for Dog Constipation?

If your dog gets constipated, he’ll be just as miserable as you are when things get backed up. Everyone has their surefire remedy for constipation, but what can you do about your dog? Should I use milk for dog constipation? Should I use over-the-counter laxatives? You obviously want to help your pooch relieve himself as …

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Why Does My Dog Have A Sour Smell?

Dogs aren’t supposed to smell like a bunch of roses, but they aren’t supposed to stink up the house, either. Every pet parent is accustomed to his dog’s normal smell, but when that changes all of a sudden it’s not only unpleasant, but also a cause for concern. Why does my dog have a sour …

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