The most common symptom of flea allergy dermatitis is itchy skin and irritation at the base of the tail, although other areas of the body may also be affected. Seasonal/Environmental Allergy Signs in Dogs Common symptoms include scratching/itchy skin, licking (especially the paws), and face ...
that’s probably a good sign that they’re friendly. An alert, dominant or aggressive dog may still wag their tail, but generally their body and the base of their tail is stiff or tense. A lowered tail that’s wagging back and
Persistent and excessive air licking in dogs can be caused by anxiety or stress, and some dogs end up doing it quite compulsively. However it can also be a result of illness. Nausea, dental problems and even seizures can result in this unusual behavior. If you can’t think of anything [...
some type of exercise every day, whether it was a short walk, chasing a Frisbee in the yard, or playing ball in the house. We also played fetch and tug-of-war games with him. We also gave him hugs and plenty of petting every day. You could tell that he was happy...his tail was...
Today she is sleeping next to my bed, and I’m wondering if I should call the vet about her constant itching and licking. It’s always something. That’s parenthood. That’s also caregiving, not so different from what I did for my husband and my parents before they died although I di...
Allergic dogs itch intensely in some or all areas of the body. They are likely to be restless and uncomfortable, spending much time scratching, licking, rubbing, chewing, and even nibbling at their skin. The classic clinical signs include crusted, itchy skin over the hips, base of the tail...
The fur might be raised straight up (also called piloerection), particularly across the shoulders and at the base of the spine near the tail. The dog’s weight will be shifted forward in a stiff-legged “ready” stance. By looking at dog body language as a whole, you can understand ...
handling techniques on dogs, research has revealed that certain handling can be perceived as threatening for some dogs, as when certain areas of the body are touched (i.e., head, shoulder, under the neck) dogs can respond with fear-related behaviors (e.g., avoidance, lip licking) [15]....
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Infection can result in a discharge that is bloody, brown, bright green, or foul-smelling. Urinary crystals or stones can lead to a gritty or sandy appearance of the material around the prepuce. Excessive licking of the prepuce and discharge can also be an indication of a problem. Any devia...