When a dog is throwing up bile constantly but still acting normal, it can be confusing to see. Yellow or yellow-green vomit is often bile, a digestive fluid that can appear when the stomach is relatively empty. A dog may vomit bile after going a long time without eating and then return to normal behavior […]
Yellow vomit is often bile, which can appear when a dog vomits with little food in the stomach, but the color of the vomit does not by itself explain why a dog died after vomiting. What the vomiting meant depends on the dog’s other symptoms, age, medical history, how long the illness lasted, and how […]
A senior dog excessively licking a paw and limping is usually a sign that the paw or leg is uncomfortable. Occasional paw licking can be normal, but persistent licking combined with a noticeable change in how a dog walks suggests that something is bothering the limb. What it may mean when a dog is limping […]
A dog’s swollen face can be alarming, even when the dog is still eating, playing, and behaving normally. Facial swelling may involve the muzzle, cheeks, lips, around the eyes, or one side of the face, and the location and speed of the swelling can provide important clues about what is happening. The meaning of facial […]
A dog’s face swollen on one side can be caused by a problem affecting a specific area of the face, mouth, teeth, skin, or tissues underneath the skin. The swelling may appear around the cheek, muzzle, jaw, or beneath one eye, and its location can provide useful clues about where the problem may be. The […]
A dog’s face swollen on both sides can be alarming, especially when the change appears suddenly. Facial swelling may affect the cheeks, muzzle, lips, areas around the eyes, or the entire front of the face, and the extent of swelling can vary considerably from one dog to another. What the swelling means depends on your […]
A dog’s face swollen and not eating is more concerning than facial swelling alone, because refusing food can indicate that the dog is experiencing pain, nausea, difficulty chewing, or another problem affecting its ability or willingness to eat. Facial swelling can involve the muzzle, cheeks, lips, jaw, or areas around the eyes, and the severity […]
Seeing yellow mucus in an old dog’s poop can be concerning, especially when changes in bowel movements become more noticeable as a dog gets older. Mucus may appear as a slimy coating, streaks, or jelly-like material on the outside of the stool, and its color can range from pale yellow to a more noticeable yellow-green. […]
A dog suddenly struggling to pee can be alarming, particularly when your dog repeatedly squats or lifts a leg but produces only a small amount of urine or nothing at all. Straining, discomfort, frequent attempts to urinate, or blood in the urine may also be noticed. Difficulty urinating can have different levels of urgency, and […]
A dog suddenly struggling to breathe is a symptom that should be taken seriously. Breathing difficulty can look like unusually fast breathing, exaggerated chest or abdominal movement, noisy breathing, repeated gasping, an extended neck, or an inability to settle comfortably. A dog may also become restless because breathing takes increasing effort. Unlike many symptoms that […]