The eye lens is generally clear. When an opacity develops on the lens it is called a cataract. Cataracts occur in dogs of all ages for a variety of reasons. Most cataracts are the result of inherited genes but cataracts can also be caused by diseases, injuries, and age.

It can’t be said enough times that a dog is like a child. They eat things they shouldn’t. They go places they ought not to. They keep running when they’re hurt. It’s a wonder how they’re not injured every day of their lives. Of course, dogs do get hurt, sometimes.

There are many reasons a dog may tremble including illness and cold. The most common ones though are stress, anxiety, or fear. After ruling out physical causes such as disease and discomfort, you’ll need to try to figure out what is causing your dog’s anxiety.

Dogs vomit for a variety of reasons. Like people, some dogs are just more prone to vomiting than others as well. A dog that occasionally vomits is not usually cause for concern. A dog that vomits repeatedly in the span of an hour or two or tries to vomit repeatedly in the same time period [...]

Sometimes it seems that every time you turn around your dog is scratching. He may even develop sores because he is itching himself so much. If you’ve ever put your hand between his foot and his skin when your dog is scratching, you know how hard he is itching too. While there are a number [...]

Dogs shiver and shake for a wide variety of reason. It can be anything from an emotional response to a situation to a physical response to a poison. It can be inconsequential or cause to call your veterinarian. The way to differentiate between them often starts with asking yourself questions. Start with the obvious.

When a dog owner learns that his dog has acquired parvo, the typical response is shock and nervousness. What does this mean for my dog? Will he be okay? Is he going to die? These are common questions asked by anyone whose dog has acquired parvo. And while it is a significantly dangerous disease, it [...]

Many of us humans cringe at the thought of the itch caused by poison ivy. Knowing that it can drive us to scratching the skin off our body, we do not want to see our furry canine friends suffer from contact with the dreadful fast-growing woody poison ivy vine.

Yes, but it isn’t always a good idea. While some dogs tolerate milk with no issues, many are lactose intolerant. In those cases, drinking milk can lead to gas, vomiting, diarrhea and acute gastrointestinal distress. On very rare occasions, dogs are actually allergic to the proteins in milk.

Few things in life are as cute as a puppy. Their soft extended bellies and puppy breath endear them to us. Unfortunately, both the extended bellies and puppy breath are an indication that something is amiss. Most likely, the problem is worms.

Many dogs are seriously injured or killed by electrical shocks each year. One reason for this is that puppies are curious and a dangling electrical cord is a tempting invitation to disaster. Puppies often choose to chew on electrical cords because they are inquisitive. In addition, they have short attention spans and easily become bored, [...]