Canine Diseases & Treatment: Video Series

When trying to pick an allergy-free dog, consider adopting a poodle, schnauzer, Chinese crested or a hairless breed, all of which are generally considered hypoallergenic. Find a dog with a low chance of causing allergies in humans with helpful information from an experienced veterinarian in this free video on pet care.

Heartworm pills for dogs usually come in the form of a chewable tablet, and they should be administered to a dog in a pill pocket treat, in a small piece of bread or just plain once a month. Keep a pet dog updated on heartworm prevention with helpful information from an experienced veterinarian in this free video on pet care.

Intestinal dog diseases can be diagnosed through a physical exam, fecal samples, age and the history of the dog, as many diseases and parasites are quite common in much younger pets. Prevent intestinal dog diseases through a healthy diet and regular prevention medication with helpful information from an experienced veterinarian in this free video on pet care.

First aid for a dog who is vomiting includes taking away food and water for a couple of hours to allow the pet to calm down and calling the vet for a dog who throws up more than a couple of times that day. Allow a dog to relax after vomiting with helpful information from an experienced veterinarian in this free video on pet care.

Dry skin in dogs can be remedied at home by offering a higher-quality diet, including omega-3 fatty acids into the diet, bathing the pet no more than once a week, using an oatmeal-based shampoo and brushing the dog's coat on a regular basis. Encourage healthy, moisturized skin with helpful information from an experienced veterinarian in this free video on pet care.

Ringworm on dogs is typically not treated through home remedies, as ringworm is a fungus that requires prescription anti-fungal medication. Get an accurate diagnosis before treating for ringworm on dogs with helpful information from an experienced veterinarian in this free video on pet care.

To tell if a dog has worms, take the animal to a veterinary clinic, where fecal tests and a physical exam are conducted to determine what kind of worm is present, as many worms do not physically show in the stool. Treat a dog with worms, who might scoot on its bottom, vomit or have diarrhea, with helpful information from an experienced veterinarian in this free video on pet care.

Medication for aggressive dogs can sometimes be a good supplement to behavioral modification training, as some aggressive dogs simply need a bit more help through desensitization therapy. Research the different medications that can begin to help lower aggression in an animal with helpful information from an experienced veterinarian in this free video on pet care.

Heartworm medication for dogs is given to them once a month to kill off any baby worms that may exist in the animal's heart, though the medication does not kill of adult heartworms. Understand the importance of keeping a pet up to date on heartworm prevention with helpful information from an experienced veterinarian in this free video on pet care.

Dental diseases in dogs are quite common, as tartar can build up, causing inflammation along the gum line, known as gingivitis, growths on the gums and tooth decay. Brush a dog's teeth regularly to avoid harmful dental diseases with helpful information from an experienced veterinarian in this free video on pet care.

Diseases in dogs caused by bird and rabbit feces can be parasitic, bacterial, viral or fungal, and any one of the diseases can cause respiratory problems, kidney disease, liver disease and diarrhea. Prevent a dog from ingesting bird or rabbit feces with helpful information from an experienced veterinarian in this free video on pet care.

Dog diseases that are caused by ticks include Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Ehrlichia, Bebesia and Lyme disease, all of which can be prevented by using topical products and combing out a dog's coat regularly. Avoid tick-born diseases in a dog with helpful information from an experienced veterinarian in this free video on pet care.

Dog eye diseases include conjunctivitis, glaucoma, ulcers and hardening of the lens, all of which require immediate medical attention to prevent rupture of the eye or blindness. Assess any eye problems a dog may exhibit with helpful information from an experienced veterinarian in this free video on pet care.

Dog nail diseases can be caused by trimming the nails to closely to the nail bed, getting the nail caught on something that fractures the nail and infections that develop in the nail bed. Understand the many different diseases that can occur on a dog's sensitive nails with helpful information from an experienced veterinarian in this free video on pet care.

Home remedies for dog itching include switching the animal's food to a higher-quality diet, using an oatmeal-based shampoo, adding omega-3 fatty acids or fish oils to a dog's diet and brushing the dog's coat regularly. Encourage natural oil production on a dog's fur to reduce itching with helpful information from an experienced veterinarian in this free video on pet care.

The symptoms of dog flu, also known as canine influenza, include persistent coughing, fever, yellow nasal discharge and sometimes pneumonia. Learn the difference between canine influenza, kennel cough and upper respiratory allergies with helpful information from an experienced veterinarian in this free video on pet care.

Dog worms can originate from different sources, including the mother's milk during nursing, infected fleas, contaminated soil and other infected dogs. Understand where the different types of worms come from with helpful information from an experienced veterinarian in this free video on pet care.