Kidney disease often leads to significant weight loss in dogs. What’s more, dog owners are sometimes compelled to switch to low-calorie diets as a means of managing this condition. However, if your pup stays on this diet for too long or is unable to consume enough of it, they may experience muscle loss over time, …
If your dog has ingested something harmful and you are unable to reach your local veterinary office in time, you may consider the option of inducing vomiting. And one common home remedy that often appears online is the use of salt. Some pet owners suggest placing a teaspoon of salt on the back of your …
An aging dog displays all kinds of worrying symptoms. One of the major ones is the changes in the skin—specifically the appearance of bumps and lumps. Such canines feature uneven skin here and there. However, when the skull caves in especially above the eye, you should be perturbed. The natural aging process doesn’t cause severe …
Hip dysplasia is a nightmare for any canine. It is one of the most common skeletal conditions in dogs and can develop at any stage in a dog’s life. Having a wrongly formed hip, the leg bone moves around too much causing the ball and socket joints to grind against one another instead of …