Veterinary Blog
What Causes Diarrhea in Dogs?
Diarrhea is one of the most common presenting complaints of pet parents bringing their sick dog to our Indianapolis veterinary clinic. While many times we can’t diagnose the cause, there are a few times we can, and those are important. WHAT CAUSES DIARRHEA IN PUPPIES PARVO Parvo is a very contagious viral diarrhea of young,…
What Causes Bladder Infections in Dogs?
This question comes up pretty much EVERY time a dog comes in with a bladder infection, and I get it. People want cause and effect. I ate a bad dinner, now my stomach hurts. Makes sense. We’re wired to connect the thing that happened to the thing that came before it. And when it’s your…
Scooting in Dogs — Not Just Anal Glands
There are five primary reasons dogs chew, scratch, lick, or scoot their hind ends. Four of them are quick to explain. The fifth one is the most common, the most disgusting, and every carpet’s least favorite — so we’ll save it for last. Worms Worms can cause hind end itchies. Not much more to say…