Hemorrhagic gastroenteritis in dogs, also known as Acute Hemorrhagic Diarrhea Syndrome (AHDS), is one of the most prevalent causes of abrupt onset bloody diarrhea in canines. Although it exhibits symptoms similar to other causes of bloody diarrhea, such as parvovirus and...
Ear infection in dogs is a common condition that affects up to one in every five dogs and, if left untreated, may lead to scarring that narrows the ear canal. A dog ear infection might potentially cause deafness in extreme situations....
Pyoderma in dogs is a condition characterized by accumulation of pus on the skin’s surface. It is caused by a bacterial infection in these areas and hair follicles may also be affected. The main reason may be an overgrowth of a...
Cataracts in dogs can occur when the lens of the eye becomes clouded. Light cannot reach the retina when the lens gets clouded, which leads to blindness. A developed cataract appears as a white disk behind the iris of your dog....
Hookworms in dogs are generally harmful parasites that may cause chronic anemia and sometimes deadly blood loss in canines. Various hookworm species afflict dogs, the most prevalent of which is Ancylostoma caninum in North America....
Vestibular disease in dogs, commonly known as "old dog sickness" or "old rolling dog condition," may be frightening for pet owners. Its symptoms may be severe and confusing, as sometimes life-threatening diseases can also manifest similar symptoms....
Colitis in dogs develops when the colon becomes inflamed. Avoiding stress for your dog, quickly treating any parasites or infections and offering high-quality food, suited for your dog, help reduce the possibility of colitis....
Conjunctivitis in dogs is an inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye, which is a mucous membrane, lining the eyelid and covering the eyeball and functioning as a barrier to infection and foreign substances....
Mast cell tumor in dogs is among the most prevalent cancerous conditions in all species. It grows from immune system cells known as "mast cells," which generally protect a dog's body from inflammation and allergic responses....
Hip dysplasia in dogs is a painful condition, mostly affecting large and giant breeds, though any size or type of dog can contract it. This disorder may severely impair a dog's quality of life, while making it a daily struggle...
