Diarrhea is actually quite common in puppies and can vary from one or two mild episodes that resolve quickly to severe gastrointestinal signs that may indicate a more serious illness. Although it may be normal if your new puppy has soft stools or even diarrhea, there are many conditions that can make a puppy’s stools … Read more
Food aggression is a form of resource guarding in which a dog becomes very defensive when eating, using threats to force others away. It can be directed towards other animals, humans, or both. The behavior can also extend to treats. When a dog acts aggressively to defend its food, it can get really bad. In … Read more
YES! Dogs can suffer from nose nuggets. However, that runny nose is a symptom rather than a diagnosis. Having a pet dog comes with a myriad of joys and responsibilities. For those of us who take our roles as pet owners seriously, it’s important to understand the nuances of our dog’s health and overall wellbeing. … Read more
Your new puppy communicates many of his needs by crying, just like a human newborn does. But what should you do if you’ve taken care of your puppy’s essential needs but he still whines and cries? Dr. It’s important to give your puppy time to adjust, according to Carolyn Lincoln, a Cleveland-based veterinarian who specializes … Read more
Because of their heightened senses, dogs will sometimes lick another dog’s urine as a way of understanding the information that they smell in greater detail. This may seem gross to us, but it allows your pet to understand whether the dog is male or female, neutered or unneutered, and even stressed all from their wee! … Read more
Rock eating can be the result of a medical, behavioral, or psychological problem. When a dog repeatedly eats non-edible objects obsessively, it could be due to pica, an eating disorder that generally emerges because of a nutritional deficiency in their diet. Dogs rarely hesitate to taste anything that looks vaguely interesting. They are constantly putting … Read more
It’s normal for dogs to eat less as they get older, but they should still have a healthy appetite. If your dog is eating a lot less than normal, or refuses to eat at all, this could be a sign of an underlying medical problem. It can be difficult to get older dogs to eat … Read more
It may be tempting to call the vet the second your pooch refuses dinner, but it’s perfectly natural and ordinary for some dogs to skip a meal or two on occasion. She may have simply filled up on a few too many treats that day, or she might be feeling a bit bored with her … Read more
Whether you call it humping, mounting or thrusting, the behavior is natural in male and female dogs. For some dogs, it is a response to arousal. For others, it can just be a way to exert dominance and show that they’re the top dog in the house. Although humping is typically associated with male dogs, … Read more
It is normal for your dog to fart from time to time, but excessive farting can cause concern, in addition to making life a bit smelly. Dog gassiness or flatulence can have a variety of causes, ranging from digestive problems to food intolerance to more serious medical issues. It’s no secret that dogs are capable … Read more