The dog has swelling or enlargement of one or more lymph nodes in any one or more of the following areas. Beneath the paw, around the shoulders, in the neck, near the joint of the legs, at the back of the legs or in the area of the groin. The enlarged nodes can be felt … Read more
The RBC (red blood cell) count and/or the hemoglobin level for the dog is less than normal. The low levels result in insufficient available oxygen to organs and tissues causing lethargy, weakness, and lack of appetite. The gums and tongue become pale pink to white. In dogs with severe anemia, the pulse and respiratory rate … Read more
The dog is losing blood from a cut or wound or from any of the openings like mouth, ear, nose, vagina, rectum, urinary tract etc. The bleeding could also be internal which can be observed though imaging examinations. The causes could be many depending on the origin of the bleeding.