Sudden and rapid weight loss is a sign that your dog could be in medical distress. They should be taken to their regular veterinarian for evaluation.

I agree with the Shannon L.'s answer, and would also like to add that some dogs prefer water towers that cycle water so that it is moving/running. Anecdotally, this seems to be a preference for certain dogs. Give it a try if you have been instructed by your veterinarian to ensure they are having adequate water intake (Dalmatians, diabetics, during steroids, etc).

The common cold that we experience as humans is transmitted by viral infection that infiltrates our immune system through the cellular processes in our bodies. Good news for dogs -- their DNA is different than ours! That means that the viruses that affect us cannot affect them, and usually vise-versa (except for what's called zoonotic diseases like rabies).

I am assuming that you did not apply this product directly to your dog, which if so, warrants medical attention immediately. If it is on the grass around your house, it likely is an allergic reaction due to the topical exposure. Your vet should be able to advise the best course of action for responding to the reaction.

Fleas can be sneaky bugs! An easier sign of fleas than the crawling, live ones are what is called flea dirt. This (disgustingly enough) is flea poop, but looks like little black dirt on the dog's skin. If there are fleas, do not use products like Sargeant or Hartz! Only use what is recommended by your veterinarian, a prescription brand. Another common cause of itching is allergies, which many pets have seasonally or to their environments, foods, shampoos, etc. Your veterinarian can give you a good course of action, which may include food changes, scraping their skin to check for parasites, oral steroids, antihistamines, or some other treatment plan.

Yawning is a sign that the dog may need to discharge anxiety. They do this in many other ways, like shaking off, as well. Yawning is also spawned by the body needing to intake more oxygen at that moment. Sophia Yin's publications are excellent resources for identifying behaviors such as these so that we may better understand our companions!

Sophia Yin is the most renowned resource in the animal behavior world, and I would highly recommend any of her publications if you are interested in non-threatening communication with your dog, and solutions to many problems like your own. My absolute favorite remedy for firework-frightened dogs is the Thunder Shirt! It is designed to make the dog feel secure, like it is getting a big hug. However, make sure you only leave it on for the necessary time for it to be therapeutic; otherwise they will become desensitized. Another option is to speak to your vet about the possibility of an anti-anxiety medication as she gets older. Reconditioning may be a good candidate given her young age, as well, to help her as she ages.

Whatever you do, be extremely wary of the larger airlines. This story went viral a few weeks ago, and I am horrified to have ever flown United. (Apologies for it being from Fox News, but I have seen it published on multiple reputable news outlets) http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2017/02/15/michigan-woman-blaming-united-airlines-for-death-her-dog.html (http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2017/02...)

There are many reasons this could be happening but the most common is that digestion makes noise! An owner recently brought their dog into the emergency vet where I work for an "extra loud stomach sound" which was just a tummy rumble of the food digesting! I agree with the first answer, dogs who rush through meals often have more gas (bubbly sounds) and if they are eliminating normally and regularly being checked fecally for worms and the like, it likely is benign.

I personally have not, but my grandparents did, an Airedale terrier. They had a good experience overall, and I don't think would have changed anything, but since he was trained so rigorously, he definitely exhibited some more aggressive behaviors than had he not been trained as an army pup.

Based on my experience, 2-3 miles seems like a stretch, but it all depends on his cardiovascular health, age, disposition, etc. Boston Terriers are a brachycephalic breed, which means that their airways are more compressed. This leaves them at risk for exercise intolerance.