Some dogs show primarily respiratory signs, whereas others develop gastrointestinal signs; respiratory signs reflect inflammation and injury to the upper respiratory tract and large airways, causing a productive cough; bronchitis and interstitial pneumonia follow. Gastrointestinal involvement is manifest by ...
Arthritis or Chronic Pain: Focus on areas around the joints using motions that might help lessen inflammation and improve comfort. Injuries and Pain: Massage surrounding areas to an injury to promote circulation and healing, being mindful of the dog's pain threshold. Safety and Signs of Discomfort...
Alternatively, fill a zip-lock bag with ice cubes and hand it to your pup to lay on. Or if you want to sacrifice a pack of frozen peas, that will work too. You can also consider using a cold pack – if you have ever needed to ice an injury, you may even have one in your med...