Dog Health

Meningitis is an infection of the meninges or lining around the brain and spinal cord, which affects both animals and humans. In dogs, the treatments for meningitis vary based upon the type of...

L-asparaginase is a chemotherapeutic agent used for the treatment of lymphosarcoma, lymphocytic leukemias and mast cell tumors in dogs. Although side effects are rare, some dogs may experience one...

Ringworm is one of the most common fungal infections that can show up in cats, dogs and humans. Typically, it appears on the scalp or skin, but can sometimes show up on the nails. Luckily, it is...

Dogs are susceptible to many of the same cancers that humans get, and they usually strike middle-aged and older dogs. Because of this, cancer and chemotherapy drugs are often tested and used on...

So your dog has been diagnosed with cancer. Cancer is a scary diagnosis for a family member whether it is a furry family member or a human family member. Many forms of canine cancer can be...

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...

Lyme disease was first discovered in Lyme, Connecticut, when unusually large numbers of people and dogs developed severe rheumatoid arthritis. Lyme disease is transmitted by ticks and it is...

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 hookworms are a parasitic pest that attach to the walls of a dog's intestine. Adults feeds on the host's blood, and larva is passed through canine stools to infect other animals, as well as...

Osteosarcoma is one of the most aggressive forms of canine bone cancer. Approximately 75 percent of osteosarcoma cases start in the long bones of the legs, usually involving only one limb. The...

A dog with dry eyes is very uncomfortable and in many cases can be treated naturally rather than with a prescription. Treating dry eye not only makes the dog more comfortable, but also lessens the...

Tapeworm is a common parasite infestation for both dogs and cats. Symptoms of this include visible worm segments (usually pale, sometimes moving) near the dog's hind quarters or in his waste, and...

When you know something is wrong with your dog, it is your duty to get him proper care and medical attention. Kidney stones can be painful and disruptive to a dog's system. The stones may need to...

Soft tissue injuries to your dog can be very stressful to you, the owner, and to the dog. With treatment though, the injury can quickly heal and both you and the dog can rest easier. It is...

Everyone from kennel owners to veterinarians has told dog owners about the blue power dog ear cleaner. The simple and inexpensive treatment works on several conditions, including ear infections...

Sinus cancer is an illness accompanied by fairly specific and obvious signs. When caught early and with proper treatment, dogs suffering from sinus cancer have a good survival rate.

Your veterinarian has given you the bad news: your dog has cancer. But nowadays cancer is less of a death sentence and more of a disease that needs to be treated. According to Dr. Phillip Bergman...

Polyethylene glycol has been used in experiments for the treatment of spinal cord injuries in dogs. It is still in the experimental stages, so there is no FDA approved product for use by...

Apply flea and tick treatment monthly to keep your dog pest free. Many dogs act up during the process due to them not knowing what you are doing or the process taking too long for their short...

If your female dog is acting pregnant but she shouldn't be, fear not; she may be as innocent as you think. Instead, she may be experiencing canine pseudocyesis.

Ringworm is a skin infection not caused by a worm, but by a type of fungi called dermatophytes, which live and feed on the dead skin of pets. Ringworm is also a zoonotic disease--one that is...

Kidney disease and subsequent renal failure in animals can be considered either acute (happening quickly) or chronic (occurring over a period of time). In both types of this disease, the...

Many dogs have skin problems, but among those pemphigus foliaceus is perhaps the most serious. This skin disease can be fatal if not treated. The dog's body begins to see a part of its own skin as...

Acute cystitis is severe inflammation of the urinary bladder. When it occurs in puppies, it causes extreme pain and can lead to severe complications. Antibiotics are administered to clear the...

Ringworm is a highly contagious fungal disease that appears on your dog's skin. Because it can easily spread to humans and other pets, prompt treatment is important. Both traditional and herbal...

If your dog has tested positive for heartworms, your pet has a serious illness that is life-threatening if not treated. Heartworms are worms that live in your dog's heart. If allowed to continue,...

Acupuncture has been practiced for many years, and recently it has become a more popular alternative therapy for pets. Therefore, owners of dogs diagnosed with serious illnesses such as cancer now...

Salmonella poisoning is a very serious condition that can make a dog not only miserable, but has the potential to be deadly. It is important to get an infected dog treatment right away and to...

There could be many reasons your dog is experiencing itchy skin. Looking at your canine's health from a holistic perspective means that you are taking your pet's whole being into consideration....

Having a dog undergo a stroke or seizure can be frightening. By being informed of the signs and treatment options, you can give him the best care possible and vastly enhance his quality of life.

Canine Phemigus complex is a group of immune-mediated skin diseases that cause the dog's immune system to attack its own skin. The treatment will vary depending on which form of disease is present.

Parvo is a life-threatening viral infection that afflicts puppies. Symptoms are bloody diarrhea, vomiting and dehydration. If your puppy develops parvo, it can be very expensive to have the...

Yeast infections are common in dogs, and those with allergies may have them more frequently. They may be mild or severe. Your veterinarian can provide you with medication to treat the infection.

Dogs love to scratch---that's all there is to it. But while a little itch here and there is nothing unusual, excessive scratching is often a sign of a serious problem requiring some degree of...

According to PetEducation.com, testicular cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting older male dogs that were never neutered. A dog can be diagnosed with testicular cancer at any age, but...

Folliculitis is an infection of the hair follicles that can affect dogs. This condition often starts as small pustules with hair protruding from their centers. There also may be scales and rings...

Cancer in dogs generally affects the organs, bones and skin. While some forms of cancer are slow-growing, other can spread very rapidly. Cancer symptoms in dogs include abnormal swellings,...

A respiratory infection can be a serious issue for both a dog and its owner if not properly identified and treated. Understanding the causes, types, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment process is...

Yeast are organisms that commonly live on a dog's skin, in his ears, and in the anal glands (see Reference 1). Yeast, in small amounts, can be dealt with easily by the dog's body. However, if...

Lyme disease, also known as borreliosis, is a tick-borne disease first seen in dogs in 1985. Symptoms appear two to five months after an infected deer tick bites the dog. The most common symptoms...

Cold laser treatment, providing activity-related pain relief and speeding healing in working animals like horses and sled dogs, has proven effective enough that it's also used in less-active dogs...

Mange is an infectious skin disease of animals and sometimes humans. It is caused by mites and can result in hair loss, scabs and itching. There are three different types of mange: notoedric...

Multiple myeloma in the dog is a cancer that originates in the bone marrow. Treatment usually includes chemotherapy, fluids and antibiotics. Although chemotherapy can improve the condition in...

This is one disease in pets that we as loving responsible pet owners should never ever take lightly. The disease is caused by a virus dating back to 1978 when there were no injections available...

Roundworms are the most common gastrointestinal parasite to affect both dogs and cats, notes the Companion Animal Parasite Council. Your pet can acquire roundworms in many ways, including...

Canine mange is caused by demodex or sarcoptic mites, small eight-legged insects that are microscopic and live in the hair follicles of a dog's fur. The mites are cigar-shaped and cause hair loss,...

Subluxation is a misalignment between vertebrae that causes a functional loss or instability. When it is in the lumbar region (the lower back), the lower seven vertebrae have been altered in some way.

In dogs, chronic pancreatitis occurs when the pancreas, which metabolizes sugar and helps promote digestion through the creation of specific enzymes, becomes inflamed and stays that way for a...

Pet poisoning occurs most often when your curious pet eats or drinks something that is best left alone. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals estimates that three to four...

Occurrences of heartworm in our four-legged friends have become less frequent due to many excellent prevention methods available in veterinary care, such as monthly heartworm prevention...