Dog Health

Your dog relies on his pancreas for the digestion of fats, starches and proteins. Without a healthy pancreas, your dog will become malnourished and require pancreatic enzyme replacements in order...

Just like humans, dogs can also suffer from nasal and sinus congestion. This condition is irritating and uncomfortable, but also very treatable.

Older dogs run the risk of developing seizures from brain tumors. Seizures cause a wide range of debilitating symptoms, but medications can manage the condition.

Dogs do not get shingles or chicken pox. You cannot give shingles to your dog. However, dogs can contract a type of herpes virus that causes a severe illness in puppies. This virus is distantly...

One of the worst things that can happen to your new puppy is coming down with parvo or parvo symptoms. My puppy displayed parvo like symptoms and I could not afford to take her to the vet for...

With all the things animals can get into it is often hard to know why your dog is reacting strangely to food, has an odd appetite, or just isn't being himself. Normal upset stomach is common from...

Cystitis in dogs is an inflammation of the bladder. It can have several different causes, and treatment is often dependent upon what the cause is. Female dogs are more prone to cystitis than male...

Puppies are adorable, constant balls of energy. They bring positive energy into the life of their human family. That's why when puppies get sick, even with a simple case of dry skin, the whole...

Since dogs do not catch colds in the same sense that humans do, those cold symptoms you see in your dog may actually be something much more serious, such as an upper respiratory infection, kennel...

If you think your dog is more uncomfortable or anxious than usual, it may be prudent to check if your dog has allergies. Allergies in dogs can have different manifestations, and tend to vary from...

Approximately one percent of pet dogs have some type of seizure disorder. Seizures can be caused by a variety of conditions, including diabetes mellitus.

Canine dry eye is the common name for keratoconjunctivitis sicca, or KCS. The dog's tear ducts will no longer be able to make a suitable amount of tears. This treatable condition gets worse over time.

According to veterinarian Dennis O'Brien of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, canine epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by repeated seizures. Signs and...

Pancreatitis and renal failure are common ailments in dogs, and symptoms may not be obvious in the early stages of the diseases. Once symptoms occur, dog owners should take their pet to a...

Just like humans, dogs can have allergies, too. And just like humans, they can be seasonal or year-long. However, the symptoms and methods of relief are different.

Concerta is the brand name of Methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release tablets. Concerta is a medication marketed towards the management of symptoms of ADHD in children and adults. When a...

Hot spots, scratching, chewing, ear problems and even upper respiratory issues are among the many ways that allergies can manifest in dogs. The broad range of symptoms and the wide array of causes...

As your dog gets older, he may develop degenerative conditions common to aging pets. Spondylosis is a bone condition in which the vertebrae of your dog's spine grow bone spurs and eventually...

Colitis is an inflammation of the colon. The condition is not uncommon among dogs, although some breeds, like boxers, are more prone to it than others. Many dogs which have colitis never show any...

Dogs get allergies just like humans. Dogs can react to contact with an allergen, inhalation of an allergen, or to eating food that contains an allergen. While removing the source of the allergy is...

Canine meningitis is a life-threatening disease that can often be successfully treated if medical care is sought as soon as symptoms are observed.

As many humans can tell you from personal experience, urinary tract infections can be incredibly painful. That holds true for our canine friends as well. A urinary tract infection (UTI) is caused...

Dogs become lame for many reasons, including injury, Lyme disease, toe injury, hip or elbow dysplasia, and spinal-cord tumors. Do not assume the worst unless your dog has been diagnosed with a...

Kidney and liver failure occur when the organs become damaged or diseased, resulting in their inability to filter harmful toxins from the dog's body. Early symptoms are vague and mimic other diseases.

There are not many conditions affecting canines that may produce dramatic symptoms as seizures. However, the good news is that most seizures will last one to three minutes during which the dog...

Cataracts are an eye condition that causes changes in the appearance of the eye, and can lead to blindness. Genetics are the leading cause of this condition. It is important to detect cataracts...

Dealing with a sick dog is very important and something not to ignore. When dogs get sick, it's differently than when we people get sick. A lot of times it's really not a big deal. Supporting good...

A diagnosis of an enlarged heart in your dog typically comes after specific symptoms have become apparent. Unfortunately, by the time symptoms are obvious, a significant amount of damage has...

Lawn fertilizers are one of many substances that can cause allergic reactions in dogs. Allergic reactions happen when dogs inhale, ingest or come into contact with something their immune systems...

Dysplasia comes from the Greek words for abnormal and to form. There are many types of dysplasia including canine follicular dysplasia, retinal, tissue and uterine. The most common dysplasias in...

Parvovirus is a very serious canine disease. The disease is most common in puppies; however, older dogs are not immune to it. The parvovirus attacks the rapidly diving cells that are found in a...

A stroke is a medical emergency where the brain is deprived of blood. Like humans, dogs have the potential to suffer strokes, which produce noticeable symptoms.

Dogs are infected with the bacteria that causes Lyme disease when they are bitten by an infected tick--usually a deer tick. Many dogs will test positive for Lyme disease but show no symptoms. At...

When it comes to allergies, pet allergies are among the most common in humans. Signs and symptoms of allergic reactions to dogs vary by person, however, refraining from close contact with dogs,...

Anxiety in dogs is defined by Dr. Karen L. Overall, DVM as the "apprehensive anticipation of future danger or misfortune accompanied". There are many methods of dealing with anxiety in dogs, most...

An adverse or allergic reaction is possible with any type of foreign substance that enters the body. Vaccines are no exception. On rare occasions, substances that are meant to aid in the body's...

Onion contains thiosulphate, which is highly toxic to dogs. While a small amount of onion in food is not immediately detrimental, it may build up in a dog's bloodstream and cause anemia....

Dogs can catch "kennel cough," or tracheobronchitis, which is similar to the common cold. Kennel cough is not a major health concern, and the cough needs to simply run its course, but it is...

Dogs are prone to many ailments and an eye cold is one of the most common. Dog colds are not entirely unlike human colds, but the symptoms and circumstances can vary.

It may be amusing to find out that even dogs can be affected by seasonal allergies, but dog owners who deal with these issues understand that it is no laughing matter. Allergies can drive a dog...

Liver disease is not necessarily a death sentence for your dog. A diet geared specifically toward treating your dog's liver and his symptoms could add years to his life. Some foods should be...

New puppies can have all sorts of health problems. This is why it is important to take your new dog for a veterinary checkup as soon as you get him. One of the more common problems that can occur...

Hookworms and whipworms are parasites that can harm dogs as well as be transferred to humans, so it is important to understand the causes and symptoms of both. Fortunately, preventive heartworm...

Joint diseases such as hip dysplasia and arthritis often develop as dogs get older, but they can appear in young dogs as well. If untreated, they progressively get worse, causing your dog pain...

Canine parvo virus normally is seen in puppies rather than adult dogs, though adult dogs can carry the disease without showing symptoms. Parvo virus starts by affecting the intestinal tract, but...

A mosquito bites an infected dog, gets microfilariae from its blood which grow into larvae within two to three weeks. Miniature worms migrate to the mosquito's mouth and are deposited onto your...

Peripheral vestibular syndrome is the term for several conditions affecting the vestibular system, including geriatric vestibular syndrome, vestibular disease, vestibular syndrome and idiopathic...

Acid reflux in dogs, according to petmd.com, is fairly common, and the symptoms and signs resemble symptoms and signs of acid reflux in humans. If you are not sure whether your dog suffers from...

Although uncommon in dogs, hyperthyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland produces excessive amounts of hormones. Symptoms begin appearing in dogs between 4 and 6 years of age. The...

Dog allergies usually occur when your dog's immune system overreacted to unknown substances. Allergy symptoms may include itching, coughing, sneezing, wheezing, vomiting or diarrhea. Some pets...