Help! Dog Walks in Circles and is Disoriented – 9 Reasons

Veterinary reviewed by Dr. Linda Simon.
German Shepherd roaming on grassy field.

Seeing Fido wander around in strange circling patterns or just seeing him plain disjointed from the real world can make you go crazy. It might not feel like a medical emergency but it’s a scary sight for sure if the behavior is excessive and prolonged. Sure, mild cases of dogs circling can mean they chase … Read more

7 Reasons Why Dogs Whimper in Their Sleep

Veterinary reviewed by Elizabeth Racine, DVM.
Dog sleeps on his back which often encourages whimpering during intense dreams.

Among many other human-like characteristics, sleepy whimpering is the one that makes you wonder whether dogs have such vivid dreams as we do – probably even more so. A dog whimpering in sleep is usually just verbal communication on a subconscious level. Except for dreaming, there are a few other things that might trigger this … Read more

What To Do with a Dead Puppy – Everything You Need to Know

Veterinary reviewed by Nicole Wanner, DVM.
Newborn puppy in focus, defying the odds of being born as a dead puppy.

The birth of a new litter of puppies is a much-anticipated event for any dog owner. The excitement goes through the roof near the last days of the dog’s pregnancy. Unfortunately, situations happen when all the happiness is replaced with disappointment and sadness. Stillborn puppies and death in puppies shortly after birth is not uncommon … Read more