Knowing the main diseases and health problems that our dog may have, will help us identify the symptoms in the event that it suffers from them and carry out early treatment with the help of your veterinaryn. Thus preventing your illness or problem from being more serious. Here you will find many informative articles where you can see everything related to the health and care of a dog.
But remember, in case of illness, it should always be your vet who makes a diagnosis and prescribes appropriate treatment, since each dog is different.
In the same way that humans get cold, dogs are also capable of catching a cold, which can be more or less severe depending on their symptoms. Mild cases usually remit within a week, but severe cases require veterinary attention. If your dog coughs or sneezes or has a cough, it is possible that it …
As with humans, dogs also produce blemishes in their eyes. Sometimes they are whitish or almost transparent, and sometimes they have legumes that are intense or soft green, even yellowish. The truth is that the color of the legañas tells us if our dog is sick, since infections that affect the eyes end up producing …
We all know what dogs are like, sniffing, licking and eating anything they find on the street or at home. Something that can often lead to mild, moderate or severe poisoning. When this happens, it is essential to act as soon as possible to prevent our dog’s health from deteriorating, since in some cases it …
Symptoms of poisoning in dogs This is how you should act! Read More »
Dogs do curious things that often seem inexplicable. Among them, it is common to see that they shake the leg when scratching their belly, back or chest. Something that we find funny but also curious. Why do they move their feet by scratching them in the belly? Contrary to what many believe, it is an …
Why does my dog move his paw when I scratch his belly? Read More »
Ectropion, in a nutshell, could be defined as the eversion of the lower eyelid. It is due to different causes depending on whether it is a congenital defect caused by an alteration in the genes or, on the contrary, it is an acquired problem. Ectropion is an anatomical alteration that can cause eye disorders, since …
In the face of the pandemic caused by the Covid-19 coronavirus, we must avoid believing most of the hoaxes that circulate on social networks. Mainly those that indicate that domestic pets can be a source of contagion. Dogs and cats, human’s main domestic pets, can contract the disease but there is no evidence that they …
Offer fruits to your but it is a good option to vary your diet, both if you consume commercial feed or if you give it a homemade diet. However, not all are suitable for consumption, so you need to know if dogs can eat pear before adding it to their routine. Did you know that …
Knowing the level of purity of a copy is not a relevant detail for your daily well-being. However, it is an important fact if you intend to participate in dog shows or become a breeder. So how do you know if my dog is purebred? There are documents that prove it, but these are not …
Surely you have seen many times your dog dream and run or even bark and growl when he is asleep, but have you heard your dog snoring? Snoring in dogs may be totally normal or may indicate a health problem. We are going to detail step by step how to find out if it is …
My dog snores. Is it normal? – Symptoms of when we should worry Read More »
If you have got this far it is because you have seen tartar in your dog’s mouth, those small brown spots that form on his teeth and that if not cleaned, will cause infections. If you want to know how to prevent tartar on your dog’s teeth or how to eliminate it if it has …
X-ray before and after the operation If you suspect that your dog may have a torn ligament or they have already confirmed it and you are looking for information about the available veterinary treatments, you are in luck because I will explain everything you need to know. Remember that surgery should always be the last …
Cruciate Ligament Rupture in Dogs – Effective Treatments Read More »
Canine obsessive disorder is similar to obsessive compulsive disorder in humans, that is, the act of repeating certain movements or establishing a certain behavior that is constantly repeated. OCD in dogs normally originates during its childhood, due to possible trauma or periods of seclusion where the dog is prevented from carrying out normal socialization and …
Symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in dogs Read More »
Alzheimer’s does not only affect the elderly. In fact, Alzheimer’s exists in dogs and manifests itself very similarly. What has been learned and lived through a lifetime is gradually erased from memory. It is a neurodegenerative disease and, although there is no going back, with a lot of love and patience we can make our …
How to know if a dog has Alzheimer’s? Symptoms and care Read More »
Dogs like us love to eat fruit, since they are delicious and they are also very hydrating, they contain vitamins, minerals and toxins. Yes, you read correctly, they contain toxins that are generally harmless to humans but not to dogs. Grapes are a toxic food for dogs, this means that if they eat them, they …
Can a dog eat grapes? Be careful, they are toxic! Read More »
Did you know that dogs also get gray hair? Many times it’s just a matter of age. However, when these white strands appear on young dogs, you should not overlook them. So that you are well documented on this topic, we explain why they usually appear, when and in which areas they appear most frequently. …
Gray hair in dogs When do they come out and what do they mean? Read More »
We all know how curious and cluttered dogs are at general levels, they love to sniff everything and stick their snouts in the most unsuspected places, especially among bushes and bushes. This can cause some injury to the nose or truffle of our dog that require our attention. If our dog is used to playing …
Head pressing is a phenomenon consisting of a series of very recognizable symptoms that may be indicating that there is a problem, the cause and severity of which we must find out. Although it is not well known, it is more frequent than we think, and it can manifest itself in our dog even without …
Many of us see daily how our puppy accompanies us to the kitchen, to the bedroom, to the living room and even to the bathroom. And more than once the question “why does my dog follow me everywhere?” Comes to mind. Whether you’re one of those who have patience and don’t mind constant persecution, or …
Why is my dog following me everywhere? – Causes and solutions Read More »
We all know that our beloved dogs love to eat, from their fodder to whatever they find on the street. Without ever missing the opportunity to order something from us at home, like anything we are eating or cooking, but…. and fruit? Can a dog eat fruit? Of course, dogs can eat fruit, but we …
Strawberries are among the wide variety of fruits that dogs can eat for their beneficial nutritional properties. If you are wondering if your dog can eat strawberries, the answer is yes, although with some care. Let’s see what are the benefits of strawberries in dogs, how should we give them to them, how much can …
Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease is a serious pathology that mainly affects puppies of smaller breeds. And we say that it is serious because the recommended treatment goes through a surgical intervention. Below we will describe what this disorder consists of and what symptoms should put us on alert, especially if our dog belongs to a risk group. …
What is canine Legg-Calvé-Perthes and what is its treatment? Read More »
We are all aware of the many campaigns on the health of those who smoke, reporting the dangers and the amount of toxins in tobacco smoke. But nevertheless, no one alerts us about how harmful it is also for our dog. Tobacco smoke affects both the person who smokes and the people and animals around …
How does tobacco smoke affect a dog? Passive smoker Read More »
Although it seems an unprofessional topic, the truth is that there are many people who wonder if their dog is capable of seeing or witnessing in some way, some type of supernatural force such as spirits or ghosts. There are many documented cases of dogs barking at nothing or perceiving a danger long before it …
Initially we created an article explaining the poisons that some bad people intentionally use to poison dogs. Until the comment of a reader made us reconsider. Won’t we be giving too much information? It is possible that whoever wants to harm a dog can take advantage of it. So we have decided to delete the …
If we appreciate that our dog has a white tongue or gums, it can be a warning sign about his health. For this reason, we must pay attention to any change in the coloration of fibromucosa. Let’s see a little more in depth what this strange discoloration can cause and when we should consider it …
