Did you know that nearly 60% of dogs in the US are overweight? If you're looking for ways to help your dog stay at a healthy weight, check out Eric's interview with Dr. Wooten as she answers the Top 11 questions about canine weight management.
If your dog has a callus on an elbow, you may be wondering how to take care of it and help it go away. Read about the 4 great tips that will help you learn how to care for calluses and help your dog feel more comfortable.
Why do dogs choose to lay down on hard surfaces? I mean, it’s not very comfortable, right? But there they are, just laying down on the concrete or the tile or whatever.
If your dog has a callus and you’ve done some research on the internet, you may be wondering if this callus is going to turn into a hygroma, a fluid-filled pocket under the skin. The technical answer to the question, “Can calluses lead to hygromas?” is no. But, there’s a little more to the story. Read to learn more.
The treatment for hygroma is generally grouped into two big categories: nonsurgical therapy and surgical therapy. For dogs who need surgery they will often need medical therapy as well. But, if your dog’s hygroma is very small or not bothering the dog very much, then you may be safe in the nonsurgical therapy category.
If your dog has been diagnosed with a hygroma, you may be wondering about what signs may indicate that a hygroma is infected. Because an infected hygroma is not a happy hygroma.
