Dog Illnesses

Before we look at possible home remedies to help your senior coughing dog, it is important to rule out some medical reasons for coughing. If your dog has a heart condition, he needs to see […]

In many cases, vestibular disease resolves itself spontaneously: most dogs will start to improve within 2 to 4 days, with 71% of dogs showing improvements after a median of 4 days after diagnosis according to this study: […]

It’s important for owners to recognize the symptoms that their dog might display in the final stages of diabetes, as these might give some clues as to when their dog might need euthanizing. The final […]

Skin lesions and sores come in different shapes and sizes, and some can be more harmful than others. In this article, we’ll cover common types, along with pictures, and discuss when it’s necessary to take […]

Making the decision to euthanize a dog with Cushing’s disease is not an easy one to make; due to the slow progression of the disease we, as vets, often form strong bonds with affected animals […]

You may have noticed that your old dog started wheezing. Many owners in particular report that wheezing can occur frequently at night. Wheezing is a high-pitched, coarse whistling sound that occurs when your old dog breathe. […]

As senior dogs get older, many owners may notice that their faithful companions begin to whine when trying to perform activities that they once found easy. Their older dogs may even start to whine at […]

When it comes to treating arthritis in senior dogs, giving anti-inflammatory drugs and pain-killers are often the first things that come to mind. But arthritis relief for dogs comes in many different forms, and there […]