What Would You Do if It Was Your Dog: Rufus' Collapse
Rufus Bull Mastiff 2 years old at the time Neutered male I remember when our neighbors got Rufus. He was one of the happiest puppies I've ever seen. He grew up to be a big boy, still just as happy and...
View ArticleJuno's Luxating Patella
No, I didn't get the photo mixed up. Juno is a 96 pound Dogue De Bordeaux, and this is her story. If a big girl like Juno starts limping on her hind leg, you'd think the prime suspects would be a torn...
View ArticleThe Role Music Can Play In Your Dog's Health, Wellness and Happiness
by Greg Ceci Music has been said to be a universal language. Stevie Wonder wrote the lyrics, “Music is a world within itself, with a language we all understand” in his 1976 song Sir Duke. I'd say...
View ArticleWhat Would You Dog if It Was Your Dog: Joey's Fast Decline
Joey Mixed Breed 10 years at the time neutered male Finding his forever home was the best thing that happened to Joey. He needed lots of work to adjust to life in the city home but he learned...
View ArticleStacey's Persistent Vomiting
When your dog throws up once, you may or may not need to be concerned depending on how your dog is feeling. If it keeps happening, you need to take action. Goldens are known for their hearty appetite....
View ArticleLuxating Patella Surgical Repair
Luxating patella is the dislocation of the kneecap--the small bone in front of the knee joint. At the top, the kneecap is attached to the quadriceps tendon and at the bottom to the patellar ligament....
View ArticleWhat Would You Do if It Was Your Dog: Viva's Elevated Liver Values
Viva Hovawart 6 years old spayed female Viva was adopted when she was 5 years old. She has battled with several health issues over time. In the care of her new family, she has improved remarkably....
View ArticleHolly's Bulging Eye
How fast a problem crops up can provide an important indication about its root. The speed of onset is one of the essential clues to how urgent it is to address. On top of that, when the eyes are...
View ArticleSymptoms to Watch for in Your Dog: Skin Pigmentation Changes
Dog skin color is determined by cells that produce pigment, melanin. Different breeds come with different skin color. What does it mean, though, when your dog's skin color changes? Like with any...
View ArticleWhat Would You Do if It Was Your Dog: Tosha's Hind Leg Limp
Tosha Australian Shepherd 5 years old at the time (or so) spayed female The worst thing you can do when your dog is showing a symptom of a problem is to jump to conclusions. What immediately seems...
View ArticleArthritis or a Knee Injury? Oscar's Story
Collies are like furry rockets. They have endless energy stores and are the happiest in motion. Oscar is no exception. At one time, Oscar became a bit lame. X-rays revealed that Oscar had some...
View ArticleSymptoms to Watch for in Your Dog: Eye Discharge
To remain healthy and functional, the eyes are continuously lubricated by tear liquid. The job of this liquid is to prevent dryness, protect from irritants and debris, prevent infections, assist...
View ArticleWhat Would You Do if It Was Your Dog: What Is Wrong with Suki?
Suki 7 years old at the time Labrador/Beagle Mix spayed female The first thing that stood out about Suki when she was adopted at the age of 7 was a low-hanging nelly. It was the first time Suki's mom...
View ArticleZaida's Potty Accidents
A house-broken dog won't start urinating in the house without a good reason. Any change in your dog's behavior or habits is an essential piece of information. What are your dog's urinary accidents...
View ArticleHave You Heard About Kinesiology/Physio Taping for Dogs?
I came across the term of kinesiology taping once--there isn't much talk about it. Is it a new technique, a well-kept secret, or something not worth mentioning? Physio tape. Image Parkside Animal...
View ArticleWhat Would You Do if It Was Your Dog: R.G. Hind End Lameness and Paralysis
R.G. German Shepherd spayed female R.G. was a happy, active girl, until one day she suddenly became lame on her rear end. She could barely walk. When examined, she was showing neurological deficits....
View ArticlePhoenix's Lethargy and Loss of Appetite
How seriously do you take your dog's loss of appetite and lethargy? How does it fit with your dog's normal? How does it fit in the big picture? Would your point of view on the same set of symptoms...
View ArticleSymptoms: Recognition, Acknowledgement And Denial - updated
Observing doesn't mean understanding a symptom n. an abnormality caused by a disease that is observable in a sick animal. ~Dictionary of Veterinary Terms: Vet-speak Deciphered for the Non-veterinarian...
View ArticleWe Are Moving! Bookmark Our New Location
We have exciting news. After staying put for many years, we decided it is time to move on to a WordPress blog. We are in the process of making a new home there. What is even more exciting, our new home...
View ArticleSymptoms to Watch for in Your Dog: Excessive Drinking - updated
Why is my dog drinking so much? Since you’re asking that question, the issue isn’t really how much your dog drinks but that they are drinking more than they usually would, correct? Because it is the...
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