Symptoms & What They Mean

Katie Grzyb, DVM

Any abrupt change or illness can be very concerning, especially with a puppy. Puppies are prone to gastrointestinal issues such as diarrhea and vomiting. Sometimes the stool is just soft, but it can also be pure liquid with blood. Causes of puppy diarrhea can range from mild belly upset to more severe viruses that can be fatal. That’s why it’s good to know whether your puppy’s symptoms...

Katie Grzyb, DVM

The following content may contain Chewy links. PetMD is operated by Chewy.  Many things can influence how much water your dog drinks every day, from the weather to your pet’s exercise, diet, and medical conditions. Excessive thirst, which is known medically as polydipsia, can often go unnoticed. However, it’s important to know how much water your dog normally drinks so you’ll notice any...

Jennifer Coates, DVM

It’s normal for a dog’s weight to vary a little bit over time. If you change their diet to one that isn’t to their liking, they’ll probably lose a few pounds. Or maybe they are staying inside more during the winter; in this case, they’ll probably gain a little. But what about a dog that keeps losing weight and you don’t know why? Unexplained weight loss can be the first sign that a...

Stephanie Lantry, DVM

There’s nothing that can get a pet parent moving quite like the sound of a dog vomiting or about to vomit. It’s a sound that all pet parents recognize and hate to hear. So, what causes dog vomiting? Dogs vomit for many reasons. Some of the reasons are nothing to worry about, but sometimes, vomiting is a sign of a serious health problem that needs immediate veterinary care.  Learning to...

Jennifer Coates, DVM

The occasional cough in an otherwise healthy dog is usually nothing to worry about. But just like us, when a dog’s coughing becomes a constant or recurrent problem, it can be a sign of serious illness. Knowing some of the most common causes of coughing in dogs can help you determine when you need to worry. Causes of Dog CoughingCoughing in dogs has many possible causes. Here are some of the...

Jennifer Coates, DVM

Anyone who has lived with dogs has probably dealt with dog vomit. Our canine friends are built to vomit, probably because many of them will eat almost anything that they come across. Vomiting essentially lets dogs “change their minds” when they’ve eaten something potentially dangerous. But regurgitation is very different from vomiting. Whatever the underlying cause, regurgitation is...