Pink, red, or rust-colored urine is a startling change, and it usually comes with a flood of questions. Is this a simple infection? Can it wait until morning? Could it be something more serious? The honest answer is that it depends on a few details, and those details are easier to read than most owners […]
Blood in your dog’s stool is one of the most upsetting symptoms an owner can face, and it often comes with a rush of questions. How bad is it? Can it wait until morning? Is this an emergency? The honest answer is that it depends on the details, and those details are easier to read […]
Seeing bloody mucus in your dog’s poop can be worrying, particularly when the stool looks slimy, contains bright red streaks, or appears coated in jelly-like material. A dog may still be eating, playing, and behaving normally, even when bloody mucus is present. However, the amount of blood, the frequency of bowel movements, and any additional […]
A dog’s paw pads take a beating every day, and because the damage is on the underside of the foot, it often goes unnoticed until a limp, a bloody footprint, or constant licking gives it away. A burn from hot pavement or a cut from glass, metal, or a rough trail can look minor on […]
Foam around a dog’s mouth is frightening, and it’s easy to jump straight to the worst-case scenarios. In reality, foaming can be a short-lived reaction to something minor, like a bad taste, excitement, or a bout of nausea, or it can be a sign of a true emergency such as poisoning, a seizure, heatstroke, or […]
A dry, harsh cough that sounds like a goose honking is the hallmark many owners recognize long before they know its name. It tends to flare during excitement, after a tug on the leash, or on a hot day, and it can leave a small dog gasping and a worried owner unsure whether this is […]
Hives can appear on a dog with little warning: raised, itchy bumps scattered across the body, a puffy face, or fur that suddenly looks patchy and lumpy. Many owners react with alarm, especially when the change comes on within hours of a walk, a meal, or a new product in the home. Most cases are […]
Dewclaw removal is a quick procedure, and most dogs bounce back within days. That is why a wound that turns red, swollen, or sore after the first few days can catch owners off guard. A tiny incision on the leg is easy to overlook, yet it sits in a spot that gets licked, bumped, and […]
Finding yellow vomit on the floor can be worrying, especially if your dog has vomited more than once or seems uncomfortable. The vomit may be watery, foamy, or mixed with saliva, and you may notice it first thing in the morning or after your dog has gone several hours without eating. We explain why a […]
A split nail on a dog can happen suddenly during a walk, while playing, or after a nail catches on carpet or another surface. A split nail can look like a minor flaw, but for a dog it is often surprisingly painful. Nails have a sensitive core of nerves and blood vessels, so a crack […]