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The injury affects the tail of the dog, causing it to be painful at or near its base. Limber tail can be recognized by a very flaccid tail, or a tail that is held horizontally for approximately 10 cm, and then drops vertically. The condition is also more pronounced in dogs that wag their tails a lot. Some dogs may also pant or shake.
A lick granuloma, also known as acral lick dermatitis, is a skin disorder found most commonly in dogs, but also in cats. In dogs, it results typically from the dog's urge to lick the lower portion of one of their legs. The lesion can initially be red, swollen, irritated, and bleeding, similar to a hot spot (wet eczema).
False pregnancy*, or pseudocyesis, is a common condition in female intact dogs. Signs include swelling of the mammary glands, lactation, not eating, and "mothering" small objects. [163] Pyometra is an infection of the uterus. It is a common and potentially fatal condition in dogs.
Dr. MacMillan says: "These dogs are more prone to secondary skin infections (pyoderma or yeast overgrowth) which may also require treatment, such as medicated shampoos and antibiotics." YuMove's ...
Aging big dogs are more prone to painful arthritis than their pint-sized compadres. And if your German shepherd is like many spayed females of a certain age she may also be leaking urine.
They rushed their dog do the 24 hour vet at 2 a.m. — only to make a shockingly adorable discovery. Dog develops unusual tail syndrome after a happy day at the beach: ‘So sweet and expensive ...
Knee joint of dog. Piece showing knee joint of dog. An untreated hygroma can develop into a large swelling that stresses the surrounding skin and becomes an open wound with the possibility of infection that is much more difficult to treat. In most cases, a hygroma is a single occurrence for an animal, but other individuals will have repeated ...
When dogs are confined for extended periods or kept separate from their family unit, they will resort to repetitive behaviors like tail chasing. Dogs being confined in kennels is the most common ...