Diarrhea in Dogs
What is diarrhea in dogs and cats? Diarrhea in dogs and cats is loose stool caused by excess water in the feces. Loose stool may be accompanied by increased frequency or increased urgency. Normally, adult pets defecate once a day if they are fed once a day, and twice a day if they are fed […]
How to Treat Anal Sac Problems & Scooting in Dogs
When a dog’s anal sacs are swollen and inflamed they are treated by draining. Draining is done manually or surgically with a scalpel and under anesthetic. When done manually, the procedure is called anal sac expression. How to manually express a dog’s anal sacs Dog anal sacs are emptied manually either by external or internal […]
Submissive Urination (Incontinence) in Dogs
What is submissive urination? Dog submissive urination is when your dog urinates because he or she is anxious, or timid, and wants to acknowledge you are dominant. Your dog may roll on his or her back and urinate, or stand and dribble when greeted, often when you return home from work. This behavior mimics that […]
Anal Sac Problems & Scooting in Dogs
When a dog’s anal sacs are irritated or infected, blood flow to the area increases. The anal area becomes hot, swollen, and painful. This inflammation causes the tiny ducts that empty the anal sacs to swell shut. With the ducts swollen shut, the material within the sac dries out and hardens, first into a paste, […]
Parvovirus in Dogs
What is parvovirus? Parvovirus in dogs is a potentially fatal infection that damages the intestines and causes severe diarrhea and dehydration. With severe dehydration, blood no longer circulates as it should and your dog may die before diarrhea develops. When the intestine is damaged, blood vessels that nourish the intestine are also damaged. The blood […]
Parvovirus Treatment for Dogs
Veterinary treatment for dogs with parvovirus A dog or puppy with parvovirus should receive immediate veterinary care. Treatment will include the following: , IV fluids to counter dehydration Antibiotics to prevent septicemia Probiotics to replenish the normal intestinal flora Injectable vitamins, especially Vitamins B & C to help the immune system Colostrum to provide antibacterial […]
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Treatment for Dogs
Treating inflammatory bowel disease in dogs and cats The treatment options for pets with suspected inflammatory bowel disease will vary depending upon whether vomiting or diarrhea is present. Many veterinarians will worm pets prophylactally with broad spectrum wormers such as Panacur C in order to treat potential hidden parasites such as whipworms in dogs, and […]
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Symptoms in Dogs
What are the symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease in dogs and cats? Appetite changes Diarrhea Digestive upset Weight loss Vomiting Pets with Inflammatory Bowel Disease show a variety of symptoms from chronic changes in appetite (either decreased or increased in some cases), diarrhea, vomiting and weight loss. Weight loss can be quite severe resulting in […]