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Dementia in Dogs
As our dog’s age, they can develop similar cognitive dysfunctions to what we see in humans. This can be difficult to diagnose and difficult to treat. It’s a confusing time for both the pet and the pet parent. Some common symptoms of dementia in dogs are as follows:
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Chocolate Toxicity
It is common knowledge to most people that chocolate is toxic to dogs if ingested, but most people do not know why or how harmful it can be. If a dog has ingested a large enough amount, they can show symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, tremors, restlessness, hyperactivity, rapid heart rate, heart arrhythmias and seizures.
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Addison’s Disease – Hypoadrenocorticism
Patients with Addison’s disease are usually younger dogs (cats can get the disease however it is rare). Female dogs are affected twice as often as males, and the standard poodle and bearded collie seem to have a predisposition to the disease.
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Acid Reflux in Dogs
Gastrointestinal reflux is characterized by an uncontrollable flow of gastric or intestinal fluid into the esophagus. This condition may be due to a brief relaxation of the sphincter (muscular opening from the esophagus to the stomach) or as a result of chronic vomiting. These gastric juices can cause damage to the lining of the esophagus […]
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Kennel Cough
Bordetella, or more commonly known as ‘kennel cough’, is a highly contagious respiratory disease in dogs. Its nickname comes from the likelihood of breakouts in kennels or other high populated dog areas. If you’ve noticed your dog emitting a sort of ‘honking’ cough type noise and they’ve recently been at a dog park, grooming facility or […]
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