Of course if your dog is having a heat stroke, you know you need to get him to a veterinarian. But, what if you’re not near one? In that case, you’ll need to be able to administer emergency dog heat stroke treatment yourself. For example, what if your dog becomes overheated when you are hiking […]
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 […]
Crushed by a Canine Cushing’s Disease Diagnosis?
Canine Cushing’s disease, also known as hypercortisolism and hyperadrenocorticism, is one of the most common hormonal diseases in dogs. Although not exactly the same, the terms Cushing’s disease and Cushing’s syndrome are generally used interchangeably. There are actually 3 possible causes for this disease, and the symptoms for all three are the same. The difference […]
Your Bichon Frise Dog Ate Chocolate – What Should You Do?
Suppose your Bichon dog ate chocolate. Of course you have heard that chocolate can be deadly to dogs. You may be panic stricken. But, if your dog eats chocolate, there are a few things that will determine whether he has an upset tummy or an emergency trip to the vet. If you are a chocolate […]