Dog Symptoms

Epileptic seizures in dogs occur due to electrical storms in different areas of the dog's brain. This can cause a full or partial seizure in...

The pancreas is a vital organ in a dog's body.  It is located near the dog's stomach, and its two main functions are exocrine and...

Dog kidneys have the same important role as human kidneys. They maintain the balance of certain substances in the blood and remove the toxins...

Does your dog have a high fever? Is your pet having difficulty breathing? These are telltale signs of pneumonia, which is a highly contagious disease. Pneumonia...

Dogs can suffer from a variety of heart problems. Some breeds were shown to be more at risk of heart related diseases. For example,...

Cancer should not necessarily mean a death sentence to our furry friends. But how do we fight thyroid cancer in dogs? In a study commissioned...

An enlarged prostate is a common condition that affects men in their senior years. But men are not the exception because male dogs and...

Depression is often a misunderstood illness. It is no surprise then that many people think that this problem is reserved for humans and that...

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.

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...

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?”