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 Sebaceous Cysts in Cats or Dogs A sebaceous cyst can develop when a hair follicle or skin pore gets blocked by dirt, debris, or scar tissue, or as the result of an infection. Our pets, like us, have microscopic oil glands that produce sebum. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Bladder Stones in Dogs Bladder stones are very painful for dogs, and some breeds are genetically prone to bladder stones such as beagles, dachshunds, bulldogs, and pugs. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Von Willebrand's Disease in Dogs Platelets play a vital role in the blood-clotting process. One of the most common veterinary problems encountered with regard to platelets is von Willebrand’s disease (vWD), a disorder in dogs that is characterized by excessive bleeding due to a defect in platelet function. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Peripheral Vestibular Disease in Dogs If you spin around in circles as fast as you can and then attempt to walk in a straight line, you’ll experience what your dog probably feels like if he’s suffering with vestibular disease. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Tapeworm Infection in Dogs Some dogs are unwittingly sharing meals with a nasty parasite. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Canine Distemper Canine distemper is a very contagious and deadly disease caused by a virus. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Hypoglycemia in Dogs Hypoglycemia is also known as low blood sugar. When a dog’s body is deprived of sugar, weakness, loss of consciousness, or death can result. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Abscesses in Dogs Let’s face it. Dogs like to play—and with play sometimes comes scrapes and cuts. Most often, minor cuts and scrapes are kept clean by your pooch. They lick them and care for them as they heal. Sometimes, that is not enough and an abscess can occur because bacteria set in, infecting the wound. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Ear Mites in Dogs Scratch scratch…shake shake…. If your best friend is doing this constantly, or if you smell something less than pleasant coming from her ears, the culprit may be ear mites. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Diabetes Mellitus in Dogs Diabetes mellitus is a common condition in people and relatively common in dogs as well. Read More > |