Symptoms & What They Mean

Shelby Loos, DVM

Reverse sneezing in dogs can be alarming if you’ve never experienced it before. But, luckily, it’s not quite as scary as it sounds. Reverse sneezing occurs primarily in dogs and much less frequently in...

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...

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...

Jennifer Coates, DVM

A dog’s eyes should be clear and bright, so what does it mean when they start to get cloudy? Cloudy eyes can develop for many reasons in dogs. Some of the causes aren’t very serious, but others may signal...

Katie Grzyb, DVM

Heavy breathing in dogs is often a medical emergency. If your dog is breathing heavily for no apparent reason—they haven’t been exercising or experienced stress or excitement—consult a vet immediately. This is especially true if the heavy breathing is accompanied by lethargy, coughing, eye or nose discharge, a change in the color of the gums, collapsing, weakness, an...

Aja Senestraro, DVM

No pet parent wants their dog to be in pain. But because they instinctively try to hide their pain and they can’t tell us when they are hurting, it’s up to us to recognize the subtle signs and to get them...