Dogs

Keratoconjunctivitis: Inflammation of the Eyes

Keratoconjunctivitis: Inflammation of the Eyes
Keratoconjunctivitis is an awfully long word that basically means any inflammation of both the cornea and the conjunctiva. You know from your own experience that your eyes are vulnerable to trauma and irritation so it's not surprising that your dog’s eyes are also sensitive to developing keratoconjunctivitis. Learn more about this treatable irritation -- the signs, symptoms and how you can help your dog see better.

Canine Transmissible Venereal Tumors: These Tumors Can Be Spread

Canine Transmissible Venereal Tumors: These Tumors Can Be Spread
The probability is that you have never seen a tumor that can be spread from one individual to another. But did you know that there is a tumor that can be transmitted from dog to dog? Transmissible Venereal Tumor (TVT) is a tumor of dogs that is surprisingly common and widely distributed. Canine TVT occur primarily in dogs that are largely uncontrolled and allowed to breed indiscriminately. Learn more about what TVT is and how you can prevent your dog from contacting TVT.