Your dog may also be a little calmer in your presence, be less demanding of walks and playtime, and they may even pull less or be less excited…

When a dog is detecting sickness in their human, there are some tell-tale signs you can read simply from your doggy’s body language. The dog will raise his…

Dogs Can Hear High-Pitched Sounds That means there is a whole realm of sound flooding your dog’s eardrums that you aren’t even aware of. So, when it seems…

A dog’s sense of smell allows them to detect the odor of 600 elements of human decomposition. The hard part is getting human remains to aid in training….

By Samford Pet Resort Although dogs don’t experience the range of emotions that humans do, they can still perceive when something isn’t quite right. They are very much…

During the final stage of dying, disorientation and restlessness will grow. There will be significant changes in the patient’s breathing and continence. How long does the last stage…

Contact Your Veterinarian Alternatively, if it is during the middle of the night or a holiday, you can try to contact a 24 hour emergency office (if one…

Dogs die with their eyes open. It takes active muscle control to close the eyes. (The same is true of humans.) What does it mean if a dog…

Pain medications for a dying dog may include anti-inflammatory drugs, steroids or narcotic pain medications. Ask your vet about medications to alleviate loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting or…

Persistent and incurable inability to eat, vomiting, signs of pain, distress or discomfort, or difficulty in breathing are all indications that euthanasia should be considered. You and your…