Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z

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

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Hypothermia and Your Pet
Hypothermia occurs when body temperature falls below normal. Normal temperature for a dog or cat is 100.5 to 102.5 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Ivermectin Toxicity in Dogs
Ivermectin is an amazing medication used to kill many different types of parasites. It’s most commonly used in monthly heartworm prevention.
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Fibrosarcoma Tumors in Dogs
Fibrosarcomas are slow-growing, malignant (cancerous) tumors most often found in the connective tissue of the skin and beneath the skin. While these tumors may be removed successfully, they frequently recur after surgery.
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Bone Diseases in Growing Dogs and Puppies
Is your dog limping? Dogs of all ages can limp for a variety of reasons. In this article, we will focus on some bone diseases that affect growing dogs, causing them to limp! The cause may be minor and resolve on its own, but others can be more serious and lead to permanent lameness or debilitating conditions such as arthritis.
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Heartworm Disease In Dogs
Heartworm disease is as scary as it sounds. It is a severe and potentially fatal disease caused by parasitic worms that like to live in the heart and the arteries of the lungs of many types of mammals. Heartworms are a type of roundworm and dogs of any age or breed are susceptible to infection by them.
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My Pet Is Just Not Acting Right
Since pets cannot speak our language, we have to look for other signs that they may not be feeling well.
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Signs That Your Pet May Be Sick
Since pets cannot speak our language, we have to look for other signs that they may not be feeling well.
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Are Dogs Really Color Blind? Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Are Dogs Really Color Blind?
If you think the answer is “yes,” you are wrong! Modern science has answered this age-old question: Dogs can see color, but not in the same way that we do. The palette of colors they can see is limited in comparison to ours; it is also less vibrant.
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Canine Histoplasmosis
Who knew that the dirt we walk on harbors a fungus called Histoplasma capsulatum that can cause a chronic, noncontagious infection called histoplasmosis in animals and humans. Histoplasmosis is found globally and most commonly affects dogs and cats.
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Addison's Disease in Dogs
Addison’s disease (hypoadrenocorticism) is a hormonal disorder caused by a deficient production of the adrenal gland hormones, cortisol and aldosterone.
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