by admin | Jul 18, 2018 | Dog, Dog Symptoms, Symptoms
Overview Weight loss is a physical condition that results from a negative caloric balance. This usually occurs when the body uses and/or excretes essential nutrients faster than it can consume them. Essentially more calories are being burned than are being taken in.... by admin | Jul 18, 2018 | Dog, Dog Symptoms, Symptoms
Overview Vomiting, also called “emesis”, is the act of expelling contents from the stomach through the mouth. There are multiple causes of vomiting. An occasional, infrequent isolated episode of vomiting is usually normal. Vomiting is a symptom that can be caused by... by admin | Jul 18, 2018 | Dog, Dog Symptoms, Symptoms
Overview A seizure or convulsion is a sudden excessive firing of nerves in the brain. It results in a series of involuntary contractions of the voluntary muscles, abnormal sensations, abnormal behavior, or some combination. A seizure can last from seconds to minutes.... by admin | Jul 18, 2018 | Dog, Dog Symptoms, Symptoms
Overview Red eye is a non-specific sign of inflammation or infection. Some conditions associated with a red eye can be painful, itchy and cause sensitivity to light resulting in squinting or the eye being held closed. A red eye may be seen with diseases of the... by admin | Jul 18, 2018 | Dog, Dog Symptoms, Symptoms
Overview Lethargy is a state of drowsiness, inactivity, or indifference in which there are delayed responses to external stimuli such as sound, sight, or touch. Lethargy may also refer to the general malaise and decreased activity exhibited by animals that do not feel... by admin | Jul 18, 2018 | Dog, Dog Symptoms, Symptoms
Overview Any decrease in an animal’s ability to bear weight on a limb or a decrease in the normal mobility and function of a limb can be considered lameness. Lameness can be extremely subtle or profound, affecting one limb or several limbs. It can be...
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