Paraphimosis in Dogs
If a dog cannot retract his erect penis into the sheath, it is called paraphimosis. You may hear this colloquially referred as to “red rocket out,” or “lipstick showing,” or “red rocket dog.” No matter what you call it, it is not a normal state.
Furunculosis in Dogs
The word furunculosis sounds ugly and gross, which perfectly describes this skin condition, which grows under your dog’s fur.
How Often Should I Take My Dog to the Vet?
Even if your dog appears healthy, routine vet visits are essential for early detection of health issues, disease prevention, and maintaining a high quality of life.
Do Allergy Shots Offer Lasting Relief for Dogs?
The sight of your dog constantly scratching, licking, or chewing is a familiar and distressing one. Dog allergy shots can offer a dog some needed long term relief.
What Does Catnip Do to Dogs?
Catnip seems to have a mild sedative effect on a few dogs, but I wouldn’t recommend it to calm a dog on the 4th of July! If you decide to expose your dog to catnip, try a small amount of dried crushed plant or fresh crushed leaves.
Knuckling in Dogs
Knuckling in dogs is a condition where a dog walks or stands on the top of their paws instead of placing their pads on the ground. Knuckling results in the paw folding under when the dog walks.
Sileo for Dogs
Sileo gel for dogs may help dogs who seem to instinctively fear noise, or at a minimum, dislike certain noises. Those sounds can include...
Did My Dog Sprain His Leg?
If my dog sprains his leg, or is otherwise lame or sore, my immediate go-to is to run a cold hose over the area (or the whole leg) for 5 minutes two to three times a day. You need to time the 5 minutes because it will feel like an hour after just 30 seconds.
Can Dogs Get Norovirus?
Just like people, dogs are susceptible to gastrointestinal illnesses including norovirus.
Horner’s Syndrome in Dogs
The cause of Horner’s is normally an injury or irritation to the nerves around the eye, but often the exact insult is not determined. It is a neurologic condition that affects your dog’s eye and face, usually on just one side.
How to Brush the Teeth of an Uncooperative Dog
If your dog refuses to let you brush his teeth, you need to become creative. It is, after all, the gold standard of canine...
Best Anxiety Meds for Dogs
If you need an anxiety medication for your dog, you need a veterinarian to assess your dog and prescribe it. However, there are over-the-counter anxiety solutions for dogs that I like. A classic example is for dogs who get nervous or car sick when traveling.
Car anxiety occurs in many dogs. Both you and your dog may be able to avoid the vomit-in-a-crate scenario or huge puddles of drool with Earth Heart Travel Calm, a plant-derived product.