Did you notice that the small bump towards the rear of your dog’s head seems to be getting bigger? The “smart bump” (officially called an occiput) is a normal part of a dog’s anatomy and seems to be more pronounced in some dog breeds, especially Labradors. However, a change in size or appearance can be …
Your puppy having diarrhea in the middle of the night is no fun for anyone, and can honestly be a little scary. Having a new puppy is a lot of fun, but it can also be stressful and when you add a health issue, no matter how minor it is, it can add to that …
We love our four legged friends, and we want to do everything that we can to take care of them. Sometimes they get sick, and it’s up to us, their protectors, to take care of them. One of the common things our dogs might end up contracting is worms. What’s worse, even when we get …
When a dog develops a rash, many owners quickly panic assuming that there is something seriously wrong with their pup. But, there is often no need to worry when your dog develops a rash on its groin. This article will tell you all you need to know about groin rashes on dogs! If the rash …
Even the best behaved dog in the world will get himself in trouble at some point in his life. Dogs are curious by nature, they don’t have a concept of danger, and, unfortunately, accidents do happen. Don’t beat yourself over this, in most cases there was nothing you could do to prevent it, but now …
Many pet lovers relish the idea of going home to a beloved dog that has endearing habits and funny reactions to what might seem common things. The dog may wag its tail excitedly, or the cat that rubs itself on its owner repeatedly, all such affectionate animal behavior brings delight to many pet owners. However, …
When you take your pup home after neutering surgery, it’s natural to be sick with worry. The poor guy is still dazed, probably giving you the stink eye because it was you who took him to the vet, and, on top of that, the incision doesn’t look so good. Or so you think. What can …
Dogs can get sores on their lips just like humans. Dogs are far more vulnerable to contracting certain diseases in their mouth because they use their mouths as hands. Like picking up objects, eating food, and licking random surfaces, including their favorite human friend. So if you ever noticed a sore, lesion, bump, or pink …
When you discover a soft squishy mass bulging out of a dog’s abdomen, it’s natural to be worried. However, hernias are pretty common in dogs, including puppies and, although they can be life-threatening, they are entirely treatable. Some types of hernias can even repair themselves, but you cannot count on that. In this article we’ll …
About 11 years ago I had quite a heated difference of opinion with my vet about puppy dandruff. Of all the things to get angry about, puppy dandruff doesn’t seem to be high on that list. We had just had a litter of seven beautiful Golden Retriever puppies and so we took them in to …
