Dog Symptoms

Ear mites are itchy little buggers. It is highly contagious and common; if you own a dog, you will have to deal with your canine's...

Cancer has been a major health problem in dogs. Since it can develop in any cell of the body, how do you recognize basal...

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.

No pet parent wants to see their dogs in pain or discomfort. However, it is difficult for us dog owners to tell if a...

All dogs love food, so it may be something to worry about when your dog refuses their mealtime. Refusal to drink water is even...

Hemangiosarcoma (HSA) of the dog's spleen is a highly metastatic cancer that affects pets of any age. Even though it is most commonly seen...

Dog allergies are very common. The 2018 survey from Banfield Pet Hospital looked at the data from 2.5 million dogs. It showed that 0.2%...

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.

Hip dysplasia in dogs is one of the most common canine hip problems that can be common for dogs of all ages and sizes...

Even though some dogs are more playful (and friendlier) than others due to breed factors, it is in most dogs’ nature to enjoy playing...

KEY TAKEAWAYS: - Diarrhea is common in dogs, but not with blood. Consult a veterinarian immediately. - The possible causes of bloody diarrhea in dogs include...

Did you know that according to research, 77 percent of dogs seen at the Banfield Pet Hospital USA in 2019 were suffering from dental...