Lick granulomas in dogs are caused when a dog repeatedly licks a part of the body until it becomes an open sore. When this happens it leaves the skin prone to secondary skin infections. Dealing with Acral Lick Granuloma Isn’t Easy. Acral lick granuloma doesn’t start out with such a big name. It actually begins …
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Slipped discs in dogs are no fun. However, by the time you’re finished reading this post, you’ll have a good understanding of what happens when a disc slips or ruptures. More importantly, you’ll have a better understanding of anatomy awareness and veterinarian-suggested treatment options. At Home Help For Your Dog You can help your dog …
Edited: March 22, 2021 Megaesophagus in puppies (or ME), affects the muscles of the esophagus whereby the esophagus isn’t able to do its job of moving food through the stomach properly. Neurotransmitters in the brain are not able to make a connection that tells the esophagus to contract. As a result, the esophagus doesn’t …
Medically reviewed by Dr. Danielle Morosco. 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 …
updated on March 28th, 2022. Sebaceous cysts on dogs are a pretty common type of skin growth. They’re not pretty, but they’re harmless. If you’re worried about a new lump on your dog, it’s important to see a veterinarian. The trained eye of a licensed veterinarian may be able to make an educated guess as …
There are many reasons for a dog to be coughing and gagging. Irritants, disease, parasitic infections, and tracheal collapse are all risk factors to consider. Coughing is always a concern, but one way to tell the difference between a concern versus a crisis is to assess your dog’s appetite and energy. Dogs with Kennel Cough, …
Dogs are amazing companions who demand nothing and give everything. The worst thing we can do for our dogs is become complacent. Unfortunately, dog’s age at a much faster rate than we do and – eventually – the time is going to come to say goodbye. There’s a lot we can do, as dog owners, …
I was walking through the house last summer when I noticed bloody paw prints all through the house. Alarmed, I lifted my dog’s paws, one-by-one. The culprit was a huge gash on the big-toe pad. As soon as I saw all the blood and that swollen dog paw, I was sure he must be in …
In this article, I’m going to help you decide when it’s okay to pull quills out yourself, how to recognize when a professional is needed, and offer tips on how to keep porcupines and other wildlife away from your house Do porcupines shoot Their quills? Porcupines do not shoot their quills. The quills, which are …
There will be no question if your dog has been sprayed by a skunk. It’s a smell like no other. In fact, skunk spray is made up of 3 compounds easily detectable to human and canine noses. Although the chemical composition varies depending on the skunk species, all contain something called “thiols”. Thiols are made …