Below are four warning signs you should never ignore if you suspect your dog may be sick. These symptoms are more common in older dogs, but they can appear at any age, especially after a fall or ...

The one symptom I cannot ignore, however, is my dog’s tiny head, resting on my leg during a portion of the day when she’s usually ignoring me. When she knows, I can no longer pretend I don’t.

Be sure to keep your dog on monthly heartworm prevention, as that also prevents most intestinal parasites, and if the cat goes outside, be sure to have him on preventatives, as well. Theoretically, a ...

Q: I’m just getting over a really bad cold and my dog seems lethargic and shaky, too. He won’t leave my side. Could I have made him sick? A: You know, a lot of people think that humans can ...

Q: My dog often tries to lick my face. Should I allow it? What are the health risks? A: The odds of getting sick from a friendly lick across the face are very low. But the fact is that all dogs ...