When unexplainable lumps and bumps, increased appetite, bulging stomach, and loss of hair strike your canine, the cause of concern may lead to a diagnosis of Cushing’s disease. The condition that seems to develop in middle age to older dogs is characterized by malfunctioning pituitary or adrenal glands or the overproduction of corticosteroids.
Too often a pet’s illness goes undetected until it gets to a critical point then you have rush vet visits and bills and treatments. If you take the time to perform weekly home examinations on your pet and learn what to look for, you may be able to detect potential problems early enough to take care of them before they get to a critical point.
Dehydration in dogs, which occurs due to an excessive loss of body fluids, is a common and dangerous condition that needs to be immediately addressed. If left untreated, dehydration can lead to serious consequences, including organ failure and death. For this reason, pet parents should learn to recognize the signs of dehydration and how to respond to it.
“Dog Food Secrets” eBook reveals a shocking truth about commercial dog food and dog health. Do you know that the dog food you are feeding your pet could be a cause of early death? The number one cause of dog illness can be accredited to commercial dog food.
