Dogs

Some dogs are unwittingly sharing meals with a nasty parasite.

Canine distemper is a very contagious and deadly disease caused by a virus.

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.

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.

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.

Diabetes mellitus is a common condition in people and relatively common in dogs as well.

Our four-legged friends can get diabetes, too. There are different types of diabetes, one being diabetes insipidus—an uncommon disorder that affects our pet’s ability to conserve water.

Is your dog suffering from diarrhea? Colitis could be to blame. This vet-approved article can help you understand the risk factors for colitis and how you can work with your veterinarian to get your pup back in tip-top shape.

The retina is the light-sensitive tissue that lines the inner surface of the eye. When it becomes detached from the tissue supporting it, a very serious situation exists.

No, megaesophagus is not a dinosaur: it is an unfortunate disorder that affects a dog’s ability to swallow food and water.