What is Botulism in Dogs and What Should I Look Out For?
Botulism in dogs is a rare, but serious condition caused by botulinum, a toxin that attacks the nervous system. This dangerous neurotoxin is produced by the bacterium, clostridium...
Dog Anesthesia: When Is It Needed and Is It Safe?
Anesthesia is a drug-induced, temporary loss of awareness and sensation used for medical purposes. Under dog anesthesia, a patient’s consciousness is controlled so that: Your dog...
4 Things You Should Know about Pug Myelopathy
Pug myelopathy is an uncommon condition in dogs that is still not fully understood. In fact, much remains open to debate, right down to its name. It is sometimes referred to as...
Myelomalacia in Dogs
When a severe spinal cord injury renders a dog unable to move its legs or feel its toes, about 10-15% of dogs will go on to develop a devastating condition called myelomalacia,...
My Dog Can’t Walk on Its Back Leg Suddenly: What Happened?
When your dog can’t walk on its back leg suddenly and for no reason that you can see, it can be difficult to guess what happened. Some cases of lameness resolve by themselves, but...
What to Do if Your Dog Is Rubbing Its Face Constantly
If you pay attention, you will likely find yourself rubbing your eyes or scratching your head, nose, ears, and face throughout the day. Similarly, you might notice your dog...
Dog Vertigo: Signs and Can It Be Treated
Vestibular disease in dogs refers to any disturbance in a dog’s vestibular system. From a pet parent perspective, vestibular disease may look like dog vertigo. The vestibular...
Is Your Dog Lethargic? 4 Neurological Reasons Why
Is your dog lethargic? Lethargy is a condition that can be characterized by unusual fatigue and an overall reduction in motivation. A lethargic dog is either unable or unwilling...
My Dog Keeps Walking in Circles all of a Sudden
There are very few instances when your dog walking in circles would be considered normal. “Some dogs may turn in place several times before they lie down or empty their bowels,...
Dog Head Shaking: Causes and What to Do
Dog head shaking can mean different things to different people. Let’s begin by differentiating between a dog intentionally shaking its head from side to side and a dog’s head...