Health

Dogs with brain tumors walk in circles because of the impact the mass has on the dog's brain.

Dogs get blackheads just as humans do, but the underlying causes may be different in dogs compared to humans. Unlike humans who get blackheads mostly on the nose, chin and forehead area (the so-called "T zone"), dogs tend to get blackheads mostly in their backs and belly areas. On top of this, something to consider is that what may seem like blackheads in dogs may be something totally different. A vet visit is therefore in order to determine exactly what may be going on. In this article, veterinarian Dr. Ivana Crnec discusses blackheads in dogs, their causes and treatment.

Dogs get pus in their eyes just as it happens in humans, and often the underlying causes may be quite similar. However, since dogs can't talk, it is up to you, the dog owner, making important decisions such as when to take your dog to the vet. In some cases, you want to make that appointment sooner than later considering that certain eye conditions, left untreated, can lead to complications. Veterinarian Dr. Ivana Crnec provides information about why dogs get pus in their eyes.

Dogs get runny noses for a variety of reasons and many may be similar to why humans get them. Unlike humans though, dogs can't just reach out for a Kleenex to temporarily halt the trickle. Without hands, they'll often use their tongue to clean up any discharge. Pay  close to attention to your dog if he has a runny nose. It can sometimes be indicative of serious causes. Veterinarian Dr. Ivana Crnec points out several causes of runny noses in dogs.

Dogs lick the air for a variety of reasons, and some of them may sometimes stem from medical issues. For this reason, if your dog is licking the air excessively or for prolonged periods of time, you may want to report to your vet to rule out anything going on in the health department. In this article, we asked veterinarian Dr. Ivana Crnec why dogs lick the air and what can be done about it.

Dogs get diarrhea with blood for a variety of reasons and the list can be quite extensive. Because some of them can be quite serious, it is always a good idea to have your puppy or dog see the vet to play it safe. Your vet will likely ask you several questions such as whether there were any recent dietary changes, if your dog ate anything unusual and other important details which can aid in the diagnostic process. So why do dogs get diarrhea with blood? Veterinarian Dr. Ivana Crnec in the article below provides several possibilities.

Dogs gain weight after being neutered for the simple fact that the surgical procedure causes changes in the dog's body and his incentive to exercise. If you are noticing your dog pack up pounds after being neutered, you are likely not imagining things-statistics show that male dogs are three times more likely to be heavy or obese compared to intact, non-neutered dogs.

Not all dogs need their anal glands expressed, only some dogs do and often these are dogs who are particularly predisposed either due to conformation or from being overweight, but why do dogs have anal glands in the first place and what causes them to need to be expressed? Veterinarian Dr. Ivana Crnec clarifies the role anal glands in dogs play and provides insights on things that can go wrong.