Early heartworm disease often doesn’t present symptoms, which is why it can be so difficult to diagnose.1 As the larvae mature, symptoms will become more apparent. What are the first signs of heartworms in dogs? Early infection is virtually undetectable. This is the time between the initial...
In severe cases, humane euthanasia may be considered if the disease has progressed and treatment is not effectively controlling symptoms. Recovery and Management of Distemper in Dogs Dogs can survive distemper, but they may develop lifelong, debilitating effects from the disease. Distemper can cause ...
According to the Merck Veterinary Manual, one out of every 300 dogs is diagnosed with diabetes (1). Especially in senior and middle aged dogs, diabetes in dogs is becoming frighteningly common. If your dog gets diabetes, he will most likely need insulin for the rest of his life. So it’...
Lethargy can also be a symptom of heart disease in dogs. Excessive diarrhea can lead to lethargy and weight loss in dogs. Pay attention to any changes in your dog's eating habits and the consistency and frequency of its bowel movements. Lethargy coupled with difficulty walking or sudden collap...
Causes of seizures include: Eating something that's toxic to dogs, such as chocolate or antifreeze Liverdisease Liver shunts (abnormal blood vessels that affect the liver) Low or high blood sugar Kidney disease Infectious diseases like rabies and distemper ...
and cancerous/tumorous cellular development and locomotion, and ignite negative neuro-immuro-reaction, arterial constriction (via the alpha-adrenergic receptors) / inflammatory narrowness and venous constriction for blood-cutoff castration of the hypothalamus-pituitary-testicular axis and heart diseases, and...
Ticks can also bite dogs, especially during peak tick seasons in spring and fall. While most tick bites are harmless, they can sometimes lead to serious health issues for your pet. Just like humans, dogs can get diseases like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Their symptoms can...
Addison’s disease is more common in young to middle aged dogs and occasionally in horses. The disease may be familial in Standard Poodles, West Highland White Terriers, Great Danes, Bearded Collies, Portuguese Water Dogs and a variety of other breeds. The cause of the primary adrenocortical fa...
Knot in the stomach, tight stomach Panicky feeling Pounding, racing heart Butterflies in the stomach Sudden urge to go to the bathroom (urinate, defecate) Vomiting Feel like crying This list of symptoms is not exhaustive. Anxiety attacks can be experienced as “limited-symptom” panic attacks whe...
Place your hand or your ear on the left side of your chihuahua’s chest, just behind the elbow. You should be able to feel or hear the heartbeat. Count how many beats the heart pumps in one minute. Regarding the abdomen/stomach area ...