If you have a dog who is suddenly acting out of sorts, pacing at night, crying and whining, he/she may have what’s known as Sundowner’s Syndrome. The syndrome, however, isn’t a disease. It’s actually the symptom of Alzheimer’s in dogs – otherwise known as canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome. Senior dogs, like people, can develop cognitive …
5 Signs of Sundowner’s Syndrome in Dogs You Should Know Read More »
The minute you hear the word “cancer” or “tumor”, the first thing you want to know is the truth about mast cell tumor dog life expectancy. That’s normal. It’s also normal to have a ton of questions and to be a little afraid. Life expectancy has a lot to do with how early the dog …
Luxating patella dog massage involves a specific series of strokes around (but not on) your dog’s affected kneecap. A luxating patella in your dog means he/she is suffering from a dislocated kneecap. In some cases, the kneecap may pop back into place. More severe cases may require surgery to keep the knee sliding smoothly. Luxating …
Serotonin Syndrome in dogs is most often caused by accidental ingestion of owner’s medication. This is especially dangerous if the dog is already on medication to begin with. Antidepressants on their own are generally safe. Dangerous interactions can occur if combined with certain medications. The safety of antidepressants in dogs has to be measured …
When I talk about Humane Society dogs for adoption, I’m really talking about dog adoption in general. There was a time when I really wasn’t keen on the idea of adopting a shelter dog. My reasons were probably similar to most people’s. I wanted a puppy, I was afraid of what kind of behavior I’d …
23 Noble Traits of the Humane Society Dogs For Adoption Read More »