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Common Diseases in Senior Dogs
In old age, a dog's organs decline, inviting disease that speeds decline. Here are common senior-dog diseases.
At What Age Is a Dog Considered Old?
A dog's life is only about a dozen years; by ten it's often senior, with many changes. Here is when a dog is old.
Dog Rhinitis: Symptoms and Treatment
The nose matters greatly to a dog, so a blocked nose and lost smell make signs obvious. Here are the symptoms and treatment to relieve your dog.
Can You Still Walk a Dog with Arthritis?
Light walking is good for a dog with arthritis: it relaxes the joints, supports a healthy weight, and preserves muscle. The key is to walk slowly, keep outings short and close to home, use a supportive harness, and stop if the dog resists. Swimming is another low-impact option worth trying.
Dog Behaviors That Are Easily Misunderstood
Because humans cannot speak dog language, many canine behaviors are puzzling and easily misread. A dog that looks away or walks off during a scolding is not being defiant—it is anxious and trying to calm itself. Learning to read dog body language helps owners avoid everyday misunderstandings and build a stronger bond.
Why Does My Dog Scoot Its Bottom on the Floor?
You may see a dog hump its rear and drag it along the sofa or floor—a sign something is wrong. Here are the reasons dogs scoot.
How to Treat Dog Rhinitis, and Can It Be Cured?
Like people, dogs get rhinitis from colds or other triggers—runny nose, blocked breathing, snoring. Treatment is cause-based. Here is how to treat and prevent it.
Dog Neck Folliculitis: Spray and Topical Treatment
Most dog folliculitis comes from blocked follicles and secondary bacterial infection, so an antibacterial spray is the right choice. For severe cases, combine it with a medicated bath and oral antibiotics. Folliculitis is generally not contagious to people, except when caused by MRSA.
Dog Folliculitis: Symptoms and Treatment
Folliculitis in dogs shows as red, swollen skin with tiny coal-like black dots in the follicles, often on the muzzle, back, inner thighs and belly. It is usually linked to an oily diet, excess secretions blocking the follicles and secondary bacterial infection, mainly Staphylococcus intermedius. Mild cases may heal on their own; severe cases need oral antibiotics plus medicated baths.
Common Ear Diseases in Dogs and Cats: Mites, Otitis and Hematoma
The ears are easily overlooked, so wax and debris build up and invite bacterial infection and ear mites. The main ear diseases — ear mites, otitis and ear hematoma — can damage hearing or lead to secondary infection. Routine cleaning, keeping ears dry, and prompt mite treatment prevent most problems.