This doesn’t matter to your dog (at least, we’re pretty sure it doesn’t!), but if you’re ever having a look “down there” and notice any size discrepancies between individuals, this may be the reason. For example, a sexually mature, entire (unneutered) small-breed dog can be ...
Heavy breathing in dogs is often a medical emergency. If your dog is breathing heavily for no apparent reason, they haven't been exercising, or experienced stress or excitement, consult a vet immediately. What if it's a heart condition or an infection in the upper respiratory tract? Regardles...
If your pet is panting with minimal exercise, when they previously they wouldn’t have done, this may be a symptom. We call this exercise intolerance. Although there may be a simple explanation for this, it could also be a sign of a deeper issue so it’s always worth getting your pet ...
My dog Piper, suddenly died today for no apparent reason. She has been eating/drinking fine and going to the bathroom fine. She was as playful as she always is. I was treating her ears for mites.The last few days she found a chew toy that she hadn't seen if a while but it has ...
Does your dog suddenly act energetic and run amok in the house like crazy? It's not uncommon for dogs to have sudden bursts of energy, zooming around the house like little tornadoes. Discover several potential causes of sudden bursts of energy in dogs.
High temperatures: if you observe your cat panting when it is hot, it is important to remember felines do not have sweat glands on most of their body. For this reason, they need to find other ways to regulate their body temperature. Panting is one of them. This is the same as canines...
Unfortunately, clinical signs can progress over the span of a few weeks to several months in most cases. The overall prognosis is poor because there is no cure. Therapy with aminocaproic acid, n-acetylcysteine,prednisone for dogs, and vitamin supplements may possibly help slow the progression of...
If you notice your dog repeatedly pressing their heads against the wall, floor or other object for no apparent reason, your pet could have a dangerous medical condition. The behavior is called "head pressing", and it is characterized by the compulsive act of pressing the head against something...
Suddenly, and for no apparent reason, she has started displaying signs we think are anxiety, and we aren’t sure how to proceed. Although she was never afraid of storms, in the last year she began trembling and panting during storms so much so that we purchased a thundershirt at the ...
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