Dog Symptoms

KEY TAKEAWAYS: -  Scooting, biting their rear, bad odor, visible swelling and discharge are some signs of anal glands problem in dogs. - Even as simple...

Since you clicked on this article, you must have seen your dog scoot his butt across the floor recently. Maybe he’s even done it multiple times. Either way, it has you wondering “Why does my dog scoot his butt on the floor?”

Typically, a healthy dog's nose is moist and cool. Why do dogs have wet noses? Do all dogs have wet noses? Is it bad if your dog's nose is dry? I'll answer all of these questions in this article. I'm sure you've heard the common misconception that that if your dog's nose is dry it means that he sick. The reality is, the moisture level and temperature of your dog's body fluctuates all the time. This means that his nose could be cool and wet sometimes and dry and warm other times. It's not necessarily an indicator of your pet's health and wellbeing. What I'm trying to say is, just because your dog's nose dry, doesn't mean that he's sick.

Cloth-eating pests are irritating and devasting to deal with. And it’s not just clothes hoarders who have this kind of problem. Many homeowners and families are...

Dogs are very curious animals. But sometimes, they can get a little too curious and eat something they are not supposed to. This is especially...

With warmer spring weather finally starting to show, I’m beginning to receive more messages from pet owners concerned that their dog may be suffering from kennel cough. What is kennel cough? How can you tell if your dog has it, and what do you do if he does? Here’s everything you really need to know about kennel cough in dogs!

I have three dogs, and only one of them is a repetitive licker. This got me thinking about why some some dogs lick a lot and others don't. I'm a curious pet owner, and enjoy knowing as much about my pets' behavior as possible. If you're like me, you probably question most of the things that your pets do. While researching this topic, I found out that there are a number of reasons why your dog may lick a lot. I also found out that it’s not uncommon for dogs to lick bedding, furniture, blankets and other objects.

Have you noticed that your dog seems to swallow all his food and not chew? That's when you wonder, ‘Why does my dog eat...

If you're not familiar with the condition, Cushing's Disease, also known as Cushing's Syndrome in dogs, results from excessive production of cortisol in the body. Cushing's disease...

Dog skin conditions and hot spots in dogs are common. Here's my step-by-step guide on how to treat hot spots on a dog, and best treatments and remedies.

It can be terrifying for a dog owner to watch their canine companion breathing hard and struggling to catch their breath. It is especially stressful when...

The pancreas is an organ located in the abdominal cavity responsible for producing digestive enzymes and insulin production. A well-known condition, pancreatitis, refers to pancreatic...