Excessive panting is a symptom to look out for, especially if your dog may have Cushing’s Disease. This typically occurs in older dogs when there is an excess level of the hormone known as cortisol. Cortisol w
The moment your older dog starts to behave strangely, get them checked by a professional. Any dog older than 11 years could be at risk. If the dog is older than 15, the likelihood rises substantially. To stave off senility, keep your dog’s mind active. They more mental stimulation they...
Kittens often meow a lot more than older cats, in part because they are still developing their communication skills. Most of the time, kittens are trying to communicate a need or want, like food, attention, or playtime. A frightened or angry kitten may also vocalize more than an adult cat...
My older brother, Colin, figures out what’s happening. “Pete, Pete, it’s a tape recorder! We’ve got our tape recorder!” It finally dawns on me: my dad recorded the news and is playing it back now. Colin and I had both been blind from birth. At the special school that Colin...
Why has my dog suddenly started drooling? Dribbling can be a result of an issue withyour dog's salivary glands, such as infection or blockage, but in some cases, drooling can also be a sign of Liver disease or sadly Kidney failure. In older pets, it is also possible that a growth...
While your panting dog might look like he just ran around like crazy for no reason, you can breathe easy knowing that these outbursts are completely normal. “There is no reason to be alarmed by the zoomies,” Shelby Semel, head trainer atAnimal Havenrescue in New York City, told The Do...
Dogs convey affection for their people by wagging their tails, licking, panting with their tongue out and even jumping up on their hind legs. Even people mildly familiar with dogs recognize these signs of a happy dog. Many cats, on the other hand, have much more subtle ways of showing the...
Older dogs have stronger bladder muscles combined with years of practice to be able to hold their bladders forlonger periods. A puppy younger than six months may need to go to the bathroom every one or two hours. On the other hand, a slightly older puppy can typically wait one hour for...
I dejectedly (not really) walk to Dr. Dog, who is different than I expected (less electronica), but pleasant. And then, it's time for Phoenix. I scrap my plan, which was to -- on the advice of an insider -- watch the entire set of the eccentricDaniel Johnston. I am drawn in ...
My Cat Is Panting Like a Dog. Panting is a behavior we most often associate with canines, not felines. Although dogs of all sizes will pant, it is often most noticeable in big dogs whic...