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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
