we love our dogs that have been with us for the ups and downs of life for such a long time but it can be very frustrating when you are constantly cleaning up after your old dog and your house starts to smell of dog pee. but then i would have a moment of clarity, find patience when i thought i was all out of it, and resolve to try something new to manage the issue. it can be difficult …

if left untreated, dog anxiety can lead to behavioral and other issues. according to the merck veterinary manual, dog anxiety can have a variety of causes. urinating and defecating in the house is a common symptom of separation anxiety. your veterinarian can help you identify the type of anxiety your dog suffers from and the possible causes and triggers.

you might want to contact a professional dog trainer to help you choose the best approach …

while canine cushing’s disease can be difficult to diagnose and treat, it can be controlled. the traditional treatment method your veterinarian will recommend depends on the type of cushing’s disease your dog is diagnosed with: pituitary or adrenal. if the mass is successfully removed from the patient and the tumor hasn’t spread, cushing’s disease can be cured. treatment of the pituitary-induced form of cushing’s disease is the most complicated. nutritional therapy, when used correctly, can alleviate the high-circulating levels of …

in healthy animals, microscopic structures within the kidneys called nephrons take on the task of removing wastes and toxins while helping maintain proper levels of nutrients within the blood. because the kidneys serve as the primary route of phosphorus excretion, many veterinarians will recommend a diet that is low in phosphorus. reduced kidney function and kidney failure can lead to an overabundance of this substance (hyperphosphatemia) and similarly high levels of calcium (hypercalcemia), potentially resulting in the calcification of soft …

so when they have accidents in their crates, we need to determine why in order to fix the problem. and we need to take him out to potty at the proper times. without a slow introduction to a crate and making it a positive experience, a stressed, anxious puppy may have accidents. and, if you hear him moving around, whining, crying, or barking while in the crate and you’re not sure whether he has to go to the bathroom, err …