Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z

Is your dog sick? Here you’ll find a comprehensive list of canine diseases and conditions.

Your Dog and the Dangers of Lyme Disease: Part I Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Your Dog and the Dangers of Lyme Disease: Part I
Lyme disease is often misdiagnosed in pets. An infection spread by ticks, Lyme disease can be prevented by medication, grooming, and vaccination.
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Fleas 101 Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Fleas 101
Fleas are hardy and can transmit tapeworms and bacteria causing the bubonic plague. Let Dr. Ruth MacPete tell you what else they can do.
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Dog limping Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z
5 Ways To Ease Pet Arthritis (Part I)

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Eye Ulcers: A Common Condition in Boxers and Other Adult Dogs Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Eye Ulcers: A Common Condition in Boxers and Other Adult Dogs
Indolent ulcers or Boxer ulcers are, as you might expect, very common in the Boxer breed. Learn why these ulcers are called "lazy."
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Skin Fold Dermatitis in Dogs Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Skin Fold Dermatitis in Dogs: Can Those Adorable Ruffles Cause Problems?
All those skin folds are sure adorable, but learn how a ruffled dog is at risk of serious skin problems and what you can do.
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z
P.U.! The Lowdown On Pet Odors
What's that smell? Dr. Ruth MacPete admits that sometimes, pets just don't smell that great.
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5 Reasons Why Pet Obesity Is a Serious Problem Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z
5 Reasons Why Pet Obesity Is a Serious Problem
Over half of U.S. dogs and cats are considered obese. Pet obesity can reduce life expectancy and cause arthritis, diabetes, and cancer.
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Help! My Dog Keeps Throwing Up Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Help! My Dog Keeps Throwing Up
If your dog is throwing up it could be a life-threatening emergency. Learn the signs that warrant an immediate visit to the veterinarian.
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A flatulent pet can indicate a medical condition Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Walter the Farting Dog

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Ease Pet Arthritis Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z
5 More Ways To Ease Pet Arthritis (Part II)
Arthritis can be miserable for cats and dogs, but fortunately there are ways to ease the pain, including pain meds, surgery, and more.
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