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 ...
the dog might keep their mouth tightly closed with the corners of the mouth pulled back, or they might begin panting without a temperature change or increase in activity. tail: a fearful dog will tuck their tail so that it's pressed up against the belly, and they will distribute their ...
Signs of heart disease include coughing (especially after rest), panting or rapid breathing without physical exertion, and tiring easily. Eye Problems: Chihuahuas often seem to have watery eyes because their eye sockets are not quite big enough for their eyes. This leads to the overflow of ...
Monitoring During Grooming: Groomers are trained to recognize signs of stress or discomfort, such as panting, excessive shaking, or whining. If a dog shows signs of distress, they will stop grooming and assess the situation. In some cases, a slower approach or even rescheduling the appointment ...
a condition wherein a dog’s body doesn’t produce the amount of cortisol it needs. Cortisol is an important hormone which the dog’s system utilizes for daily functioning. Some of the common symptoms of this disease are excessive water intake, urinating, increased heart rate, and panting. ...
Never rest on your laurels. Once a top sportsman reaches a certain level, do they stop training? Of course not. The same goes for your dog. Example: You have put in the hard work, and your dog is the perfect companion in the field. Steady, enthusiastic and efficient. Job done. Once...
You shouldn’t be running during the hottest part of the day, but you want to run then, don’t take the dog. I’m sure you know that dogs cool off by panting because they don’t sweat. When they are breathing hard because they’re tired, it’s even harder for them to cool off...
What you will see is the dog panting, digging, maybe even trembling or spitting up. She may do that and then rest for a long time. That’s a good thing, rest is actually a great thing. All the digging, panting, and so on, is not as important as what is going on inside. And ...
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...
Dogs with neurologic conditions or other issues causing knuckling often have a hard time gaining traction when standing or walking. Without the paw pad making contact with the ground, dogs may slip or feel unsteady on their feet. My signature product, Dr. Buzby’s ToeGrips® dog nail grips...