The Top Behaviors and Signs Your Dog Doesn’t Like You They cower or hide when you’re around. They tuck their tail between their legs when they see you (and notably don’t wag their tail) Their body stiffens, or fur stands up in your presence. They flatten their ears or arch their backs around you. It … Read more
Symptoms of asthma in dogs may include: Persistent cough. Loss of energy. Difficulty breathing (often sudden) Rapid breathing. Heavy panting with mouth wide open. It might surprise you to learn that dogs can suffer from asthma. Below, our Kinston veterinarian will discuss some typical indications, symptoms, and remedies for canine asthma. How Do You Treat … Read more
Clinical diagnosis is usually made by observing the white, mobile tapeworm segments in the feces or crawling around the anus. These segments look like grains of white rice or cucumber seeds. Occasionally segments are seen crawling around the dog’s anus. Tapeworms are an intestinal parasite that can be found in both cats and dogs. While … Read more
What are the symptoms of a fever in dogs? Red or glassy-looking eyes. Warm ears and/or nose. Shivering. Panting. Runny nose. Decreased energy. Loss of appetite. Coughing. You must create an account or log in to save your travels and favorite locations. How to Take Your Dog’s Temperature While it may not be the most … Read more
If your dog makes regular, visual contact with you in new environments, it means your bond is strong. Similarly, a bonded dog is far less likely to run away. Bonded dogs tend to have a strong recall response, and will make sure their person is close by in new situations. Consider the fact that any … Read more
To predict your puppy’s adult height, measure his height at 6 months of age. Then multiply this figure by 100 and divide that answer by 75. In other words, puppies achieve about 75% of their adult height at 6 months old. Puppies are among some of the cutest, most loveable creatures out there, and they … Read more
Generally speaking, dogs will be okay until the temperature drops to below 45°F. At that point, they may start to “feel” cold (and might seek out shelter or a way to stay warm). At 32°F, small dogs, elderly dogs, and dogs with preexisting health conditions should probably stay indoors. Many dog owners are wondering if … Read more
Common Symptoms of Separation Anxiety Urinating and Defecating. Some dogs urinate or defecate when left alone or separated from their guardians. … Barking and Howling. … Chewing, Digging and Destruction. … Escaping. … Pacing. … Coprophagia. … Change of Guardian or Family. … Change in Schedule. Did your dog destroy your shoes, claw the door, … Read more
Dogs that have bacterial pneumonia usually have a high fever, difficulty breathing, decreased exercise tolerance (tire easily), are lethargic, and/or have a cough. Other signs that may be present include a nasal discharge, loud breathing, rapid breathing, weight loss, anorexia, and dehydration. Like their people, dogs can develop pneumonia. even though treatment is available and … Read more
Weakness and pain in the hind legs are the usual clinical signs. The dog appears wobbly and is reluctant to rise from a sitting or lying position. Some dogs will limp or be reluctant to climb stairs. These signs can be seen in puppies as early as a few months old but are most common … Read more