Why is my dog depressed?

Please don't feed me grapes

When we talk about depression in dogs, we’re not referring to the same type of mental illness that occurs in people. Human depression is a specific condition with a specific set of diagnostic tools and treatment options. We say our dog is depressed when he doesn’t seem to have much energy, and he’s not interested [...]

Why is my dog coughing?

Dr Dog

It’s not pleasant for your dog when he has a cough, or for you. Apart from the obvious concern for his health, his coughing can keep you awake at night. If his cough causes retching and vomiting, you may have more cleaning to do!  Although there are many reasons a dog may cough, let’s look [...]

Why does my dog have diarrhea?

Sick pooch in bed

Diarrhea is an extremely common condition which affects dogs of all ages.  If your dog has soft bowel motions, it indicates something is not quite right in his intestines. (It also means you may have extra cleaning up to do!) Loose stools have many causes, some more serious than others. Here are the most common [...]