Medical Topics

Although we do our best to give our pets only the best foods and we do all we can to prevent them from ever ingesting something that could hurt them, their curiosity will have them eating or drinking something less than healthy from time to time. Considering that dogs are […]

Pancreatitis is one of those health issues that you will never want a dog to have to deal with. The pancreas is one of the most important organs in the dog’s body and has a lot of vital functions, among which are the production of insulin and other hormones, as […]

Dry heaving is actually trying to throw up without anything coming out. Not only people experience dry heaving, but also dogs. Dry heaving is usually a symptom that happens before actual vomiting and is most of the time very scary for dog owners. Below you will find some of the […]

Does your dog’s urine have a strong almost chemical-like smell to it? This will usually happen when your dog’s urine contains a particular waste product. Even though urine in general will have a hint of ammonia in it, which means that it is normal up to a point, some particular […]

A dog acting wobbly, like he is drunk, isn’t something you should ignore because surely it is not something normal. Although there are a few situations that can be behind this behavior in your dog, the good news is that most of the time, they are not all that serious […]

Did you just notice that your dog’s stomach is making loud gurgling noises and he seems to have lost his appetite? Although stomach and digestion-related problems can be caused by a lot of different factors, I’ll list below some of the most common ones when dogs exhibit this weird symptom. […]

As in the case of humans, vaccinations are a key component of preventative medicine for dogs as well. These shots will protect your pet from all kinds of serious diseases by building their immune system. Considering that immunity for different conditions fades over time, it is very important to administer […]

Although not all that common, dogs being stung by bees can still happen. And if they do, they will usually occur somewhere around the dog’s paws, snout, or face. Most stings won’t cause more than a mild reaction in dogs, which can be easily treated with topical medications that are […]