Reverse Sneezing in Dogs: Causes, Cure & When to Worry
The first time it happened with Jessy, I was so scared. I thought she was choking. She was lying by the door, completely relaxed. Out of nowhere she started making loud snorting sounds. She was gasping like she couldn’t catch her breath. It lasted…
Separation Anxiety in Dogs: 5 Heartbreaking Signs to Watch
My Dog Jessy also had separation anxiety. Here’s what it looked like When no one was in the house and it was all empty, Jessy used to get very sad and down. If someone wasn’t home with her, she’d cry and bark. She’d just stay…
Screwworm in Dogs: Alarming Symptoms, Risk & Prevention
New World screwworm (NWS) is a parasitic fly whose larvae stay into a dog’s living flesh through an open wound. It disappeared from the US in the 1960s. But in June 2026 it returned with confirmed cases in Texas and New Mexico. A pet owner should…
Causes of GDV in Dogs: 8 Critical Risk Factors Behind Bloat
GDV (gastric dilatation and volvulus) in dogs is a serious condition. The dilatation is the stage where your dogs stomach swells. And volvulus is when the swollen belly flips cutting the blood supply. It is caused by a combination of factors commonly a…
GDV in Dogs: 8 Warning Signs of Bloat Before It’s Too Late
A few years back I got a call from my friend at midnight. Her dog had eaten dinner like normal and played with its toys. Then within an hour, he was pacing the living room, drooling, and trying to throw up nothing. They immediately took her to the vet.…
Cognitive Decline vs Normal Aging: Critical Differences
I used to handle marketing for a pet store. One thing came up again and again in conversations with pet parents that’s the confusion between normal aging and cognitive decline in dogs. Your dog is slower these days. They sleep more, hesitate at the…
Dog Seizures: 8 Alarming Causes, Warning Signs & What to Do
Dog seizures are one of the most frightening things a pet owner can witness. I still remember the first time I actually saw a seizure happen. I was at the vet’s office for a routine follow-up with my own dog. Another dog across the room suddenly…
Why Is My Dog Not Eating? 7 Dangerous Causes to Know
Why is my dog not eating? I have asked myself that question more than once. My own dog went through phases where she just wouldn’t eat her food. Sometimes it was because of her stomach, sometimes her teeth, and sometimes just being away from home.…
Parvo Recovery: 7 Vital Steps to Save Your Dog
Surviving parvo in dogs is a huge relief for owners. But recovery is where the real work begins. Parvovirus is brutal on a dog’s digestive system and immune system. Even after parvo treatment at the vet, the body needs real support to fully bounce…
Dog Dementia: 7 Warning Signs & 4 Critical Stages
Dog dementia, also known as canine dementia, canine cognitive dysfunction (CCD), or canine cognitive disorder, is a real and surprisingly common condition in aging dogs. It doesn’t usually start with pain. It starts with small changes. It’s…
