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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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z 5 Reasons to Test Your Dog for Diabetes Did you know that some authorities feel that 1 out of every 100 dogs that reaches 12 years of age Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Urinary Incontinence in Dogs Most dog owners who have acquired a new puppy have been through the “accident” phase. Many of those dog parents ask themselves, “Will he ever stop peeing in the house?” Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) in Pets: A Blood Clotting Disorder Patients don’t develop DIC as a primary cause. It’s not a disease that occurs by itself; rather, DIC is a complication that is seen as a result of secondary underlying causes in the body. With DIC, the body is unable to clot normally. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism in Dogs Thyroid disorders are more common in middle aged and older dogs. As with most organs the most common problems with the thyroid in dogs are either too much activity, or not enough activity Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z What are Roundworms and Why Should I Care? A survey conducted in 1996 using samples collected from across the United States found that more than 30% of dogs younger than 6 months of age were shedding roundworm eggs and other studies have shown that virtually all pups are born infected. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Is it an Emergency? Shivering, Lethargy, and More Common complaints of shivering/shaking, and weakness/lethargy. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Dog Hair Could Shed Light on Cushings Disease in Dogs Cushing’s disease typically occurs in older canines. The most common symptoms include increased thirst and urination, excessive appetite, thinning and loss of hair, and a pot-bellied appearance. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z November: National Pet Diabetes Month November is National Diabetes Month, and while this month was originally designed to increase awareness of this common endocrine disease in humans, we need to be aware of the growing prevalence of DM in dogs and cats also. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Lipomas: Also Known as "Lumps and Bumps" Dogs and cats commonly develop “lumps and bumps” just about anywhere on or under the skin. Because what feels like a “fatty mass” or lipoma may in fact be something much worse, it is always advisable to have it checked out by your family veterinarian. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z When Is It Time To Panic? Evaluating Emergency Situations So when is that “problem” really serious? When should you panic and take your pet to your veterinarian immediately? Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Vestibular Disease: How Do You Know if Your Dog Had a Stroke? Read More > |