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What Causes Dog Stomatitis?
Canine stomatitis is a general term for oral mucosa inflammation, with three types: catarrhal, vesicular, and ulcerative. There are many causes, mainly three categories. Here we explain the types and causes.
Prevention and Treatment of Dog Stomatitis
Dog owners know stomatitis well; it's mainly oral-wound infection. Since it's common, how can owners help prevent it? Here is a detailed guide.
How to Treat Dog Stomatitis Quickly
Don't think a dog chewing bones happily means it's easy! A dog's mouth is fragile; improper feeding or rough eating that scratches the mouth causes redness and stomatitis. What if a dog gets stomatitis? Let's learn the treatment.
Why Is My Dog Leaking Urine?
Dog urine leakage has four common causes, neurological disease, urinary tract disease, excitement or submission, and declining body function, each with its own fix from diapers to surgery to training.
What to Do When Your Dog’s Hind Legs Give Out from Calcium Deficiency
A dog with no injury suddenly can't stand on its hind legs; a vet visit reveals calcium deficiency - only then do owners realize how serious it is. How can we prevent it? This article covers the harm of calcium deficiency and how to supplement calcium.
What to Do About Blood in Your Dog’s Urine
Blood in dog urine (hematuria) commonly stems from a heat cycle, food poisoning, or urinary tract disease, with bleeding possible in either the upper or lower tract. Self-checks based on behavior, other symptoms, and urination patterns help distinguish the cause before a vet visit.
Why Does My Dog Urinate Slowly?
Slow, prolonged urination means the dog struggles to pass urine despite a full bladder, often with frequency and low volume. Common causes are urinary stones or blockages, infection and inflammation, or nerve damage, each needing a vet diagnosis and targeted treatment.
Why Does My Dog’s Urine Smell Bad?
A sudden strong, foul urine odor in a dog that normally smells mild usually points to dehydration, a urinary tract problem, a rich or salty diet, or a heat cycle. Increasing water, controlling diet, and timely neutering resolve most cases, while pain or frequent urination needs a vet.
Causes of Kidney Failure in Dogs
Kidney failure has two types—acute (sudden, toxin-linked) and chronic (slow, age-linked). Causes include heart disease, toxins (human meds, grapes, chocolate), genes, old age, fight injury, no neuter with unmet heat, leptospira infection, and greasy diet. Regular checkups help prevent it.
Why Does Your Dog Keep Shaking—Is It Cold?
Shaking isn't only cold or fear. It can also mean excitement, illness (kidney failure, distemper, injury), or poisoning (morning glory, castor bean). Watch closely; frequent or nonstop shaking needs a vet.