The symptoms of Addison’s disease in dogs can be tricky to diagnose clinically. Addison’s symptoms often appear and then go away, coming and going over time. This makes it really easy to ignore your dog’s symptoms, as you think the problem has resolved itself. However, even though your dog’s symptoms fade away, you need to […]
Cushing’s Symptoms in Dogs
Cushing’s symptoms are many and varied. Looking at the list of symptoms can be overwhelming. But it’s good to know that dogs with Cushing’s do not have every single symptom. And symptoms do vary from dog to dog. To complicate things further, a number of other canine diseases have symptoms that are the same as […]
To Treat Cushing’s Disease in Dogs, You Need to Know the Cause
Knowing how to treat Cushing’s depends on which of the 3 types of Cushing’s disease your dog has. That is why it is so important to determine which type your dog has, and to confirm that your dog’s symptoms are, in fact, due to Cushing’s disease. Most people want to know if there is a […]
Are You Dealing with Dog Dementia?
Consider dog dementia or cognitive dysfunction syndrome if your Bichon Frise is over 11 years old and you have ruled out sensory losses like dog deafness or blindness. It is true that older dogs can develop an Alzheimers-like condition which is a form of dog senility. Similar to human dementia, canine cognitive dysfunction is progressive, […]
Dog Arthritis Symptoms
Dog arthritis symptoms in Bichon Frises often mimic symptoms of other diseases. And to make it more confusing, arthritis in dogs is caused by more than one medical condition. Keep in mind that, just like many other diseases, if arthritis is diagnosed early, you can help your dog be more comfortable and pain-free for a […]