We went back to taking him on short off-leash walks, although he started panting a lot, probably due to prednisone. The vet cut his prednisone dose in half because his back legs had started to get really weak, and it seemed to work. For about a week, he had some really good days, ...
As a pet owner, it’s essential to understand the signs of anxiety and sleep disturbances to help your dog get the rest he needs for optimal health. Anxiety warning signs include panting, whining, or trembling. When left alone, dogs may also display destructive behavior, such as chewing on ...
Today we’ll look at English Springer Spaniel breed traits, characteristics and behaviors, and how they fit with the average home. They tend to be good with kids and other dogs, but are not a great mix with small pets of other species. We’ll share how to raise an English Springer Span...
Excessive panting Shaking Restlessness When a foreign object stays in the stomach too long and can’t pass through the digestive system, it will cause moderate to severe indigestion and other symptoms until your dog vomits. Forceful vomiting (projectile vomiting) can mean that something more seriou...
Owners should keep an eye on the dog for signs of over-exertion, like excessive panting, bleeding pads, vacant stares, pale lips or face. “A Good Dog Is A Tired Dog”. So if the dog exhibits no signs of exertion and/or shows signs of pent-up energy when it returns from its walks...
Dogs do not sweat, and panting and hard breathing are how they regulate their body temperature. If these body cooling behaviors do not calm down with some rest time, move the dog to a cooler location. Thedog could suffer from heatstroke, a severe condition that you must treat immediately....
Symptoms may include panting, twitching, convulsions, muscle tremors and lethargy. There is no antidote to the poison and so if you suspect your dog has ingested the toxin, you need to rush to the nearest vet to have its stomach pumped and have activated charcoal administered. Since the toxin...
On the other temperature extreme, consider a fleece bodysuit that covers your dog's entire body and legs. This suit is overkill when your dog is working hard during the day, but I am sure any dog would appreciate PJs when it's chilly at night. In fact, some dogs do just fine with ...
which can progress to congestive heart failure. Although not a curable condition, Chihuahuas respond well to cardiac disease treatments, so early detection and intervention are critical. Signs of heart disease include coughing (especially after rest), panting or rapid breathing without physical exertion...
She is about 11.5 lbs (lost about 1.5 lbs recently) and walks aimlessly around the house. Besides her incontinence problem we are concerned for her well-being. She has been panting on and off and like to rub her snout against pillows and my open hands often as if to scratch. She also...