Panting before a seizure can be one of several unusual changes an owner notices before an episode, particularly when it happens in a recognizable pattern. Seeing a dog suddenly pant, behave differently, or appear unsettled can be frightening, especially if a seizure follows soon afterward. We explain what dog panting before a seizure may indicate, […]
Panting shortly before a dog throws up can be an important part of the sequence, especially when it happens repeatedly before an episode of vomiting. Some dogs become restless, lick their lips, drool, swallow repeatedly, pace, or pant before they vomit. These behaviors can occur because vomiting is often preceded by a period of nausea […]
Some dogs begin panting noticeably before a storm arrives. This can be unsettling, particularly when the behavior is unusual for them or becomes intense. Some dogs become anxious before a storm arrives and may start panting, pacing, hiding, trembling, following their owners, or becoming restless. Dogs can respond to several features of storms, including thunder, […]
Panting shortly before a dog develops diarrhea can be unsettling, particularly when the change happens suddenly. Some dogs become restless, pant, pace, or repeatedly change position before having loose or watery stool. Panting does not identify the cause of diarrhea by itself. A brief episode may occur with a mild digestive upset, dietary change, or […]
A dog that suddenly becomes incontinent may begin leaking urine without seeming to realize it. You may notice wet bedding after your dog has been sleeping, urine dribbling while walking, or unexpected accidents in a dog that was previously reliably house-trained. Sudden urinary incontinence is different from simply having an occasional accident. The pattern of […]
A dog that suddenly becomes paralyzed may lose the ability to move one or more legs, stand, or walk normally. The change can be obvious, such as suddenly being unable to get up, or it may begin as severe weakness, stumbling, dragging a limb, or repeatedly falling. Sudden paralysis is different from ordinary tiredness or […]
A dog that repeatedly hacks without bringing anything up can sound as though they are trying to clear something from their throat. An occasional episode may pass quickly, but frequent or persistent hacking can be concerning, particularly when it is a new behavior or seems to be causing your dog discomfort. The sound and frequency […]
A dog that is hacking but acting normal may cough periodically while continuing to eat, drink, play, and interact normally. The hacking may be dry or harsh, may occur only a few times a day, or may happen in repeated spells. Because coughing can occur without obvious changes in appetite, energy, or behavior, it is […]
A dog that is hacking but still eating may continue to have a normal appetite despite repeated coughing episodes. You may notice a dry or harsh hacking sound, coughing after activity, or occasional bouts throughout the day while your dog continues to eat, drink, and behave normally. Still eating is a useful observation, but it […]
If your dog humps only your mom, it can be confusing and sometimes embarrassing. Although mounting is often associated with sexual behavior, dogs may hump people for several other reasons. Excitement, play, stress, attention-seeking, and learned habits can all contribute to mounting, and the behavior can occur in both male and female dogs, including dogs […]