Bile is a liquid made and released by the liver but stored in the gallbladder. It assists with digestion by breaking down fats into fatty acids. You would not normally expect to see a dog throwing up bile.
Read moreThe sad truth is that 1 in 3 dogs will get some type of cancer in their lives. However, when caught early, around half of all canine cancers are treatable.
Read moreLeptospirosis, often referred to as lepto, is a bacterial disease. It leads to severe illness by damaging organs, particularly the liver and kidneys. Leptospirosis bacteria often get spread by urine, entering the body through the nose, mouth, or a wound.
Read moreFevers in dogs are notoriously difficult to recognize. There’s a wealth of myths and misinformation out there about optimum doggie temperatures. A healthy dog may often have a cold, wet nose but a warm and dry one doesn’t necessarily mean there’s a problem.
Read moreGiving your dog a Hollywood smile may be wholly inappropriate but looking after their teeth is one of the biggest gifts you can give them. As with humans, toothache or fractured teeth can be painful for dogs.
Read moreIf your dog won’t eat, it’s a stressful situation for you and your pet. For most dogs, eating is an important and enjoyable part of life. A dog that doesn’t eat may be feeling sick or stressed, so it’s important to rule out any medical and environmental issues in order to find the root cause.
Read moreIt’s normal for dogs to get lumps or bumps on their bodies from time to time. Most will be nothing to worry about but a mast cell tumor or MCT does not fall into that category.
Read moreGastric torsion in dogs, also known as gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV), is a life-threatening condition that affects the stomach of dogs. It occurs when a dog’s stomach twists, causing gas to build up in the stomach.
Read moreDressing up your dog can be a great way to show off its unique personality and give it a chance to be as fashionable as you are. However, it’s essential to understand the pros and cons of dressing up your dog before deciding to go through with it.
Read moreCastration, spaying, and neutering all sound rather drastic: and they are, but for good reasons in dogs. An overwhelming urge to reproduce is in their psyche until there’s a change in specific hormone levels after spaying or neutering a dog.
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