Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin (meaning it is stored in the body's fatty tissues and liver) essential for controlling... read more »
A benign tumor on the surface of the skin is referred to as papillomatosis. The growth is caused by a virus called the... read more »
Acetaminophen is a pain reliever that can be found in a wide range of over-the-counter drugs. Toxic amounts can be attained... read more »
The generic medical term for the dog's spinal cord or bone marrow condition is degenerative myelopathy. The illness has no... read more »
The spleen functions as both a filter for surplus red blood cells and a reservoir for blood. It is an important immune... read more »
Staphylococcus bacteria can exist freely in the environment as a parasite on the skin of a host and in the upper respiratory... read more »
Purine metabolism produces xanthine, which is a naturally occurring byproduct. The enzyme xanthine oxidase converts it to... read more »
Canine idiopathic vestibular disease, commonly known as "old dog disease" or "old rolling dog syndrome," can be frightening... read more »
The process of the dog's stomach contents (i.e., food) moving backwards up the esophageal track and into the mouth is known... read more »
Hematemesis, or blood vomiting in dogs, can be caused by a variety of factors. There may be a disruption in the esophageal... read more »
Hypomyelination is a congenital disorder caused by the body's inability to produce enough myelin. Myelin is a fatty... read more »
When a dog becomes paralyzed, it is usually due to a breakdown in communication between the spinal cord and the brain. In... read more »
Although a single incidence of vomiting or diarrhea should not cause concern, recurring episodes should be closely... read more »
If you've heard that giving your dog rawhide chews and teeth-cleaning toys and products is a good idea, you've heard it for... read more »
Endochondral ossification is a normal bone growth process in which cartilage is replaced by bone throughout the early stages... read more »
Obesity is a nutritional condition characterized by excess body fat, and it is a common problem in dogs. Obesity can have... read more »
Tumors form when a cell continues to proliferate uncontrollably rather than following the usual cycle that results in cell... read more »
Most dog owners are aware that chocolate is poisonous to dogs (theobromine poisoning), which can be lethal. While death... read more »
Gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV), usually referred to as canine bloat, is a dangerous health condition in which the stomach... read more »
Heartworm disease is a parasitic infection that affects your dog's heart, lungs, and blood vessels. It is contracted when... read more »
Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious virus that affects your dog's intestines, causing severe dehydration in most cases.... read more »
Leptospirosis also referred to as "lepto," is a highly contagious bacterial illness that can cause sickness in the liver,... read more »
Canines, like us, can suffer from kidney disease. Various factors can cause kidney illness in dogs, and by the time your dog... read more »
Canine infectious tracheobronchitis, also known as kennel cough, is a highly contagious respiratory disease in dogs. It may... read more »
Canine distemper is a virus that attacks the digestive, respiratory, and nervous systems of dogs. It spreads easily from dog... read more »
Dogs, like humans, can develop Lyme disease by being bitten by specific tick species. A bacterium carried by the tick causes... read more »
Ringworm is a fungus that grows and thrives in the outermost layer of skin, hair follicles, and the nails of affected dogs... read more »
Rabies is a disease that causes a lot of fear-and rightly so-despite being preventable. The rabies virus can infect any... read more »
Dogs are susceptible to various types of cancer. It is not communicable, and no single cause has been identified. However,... read more »
The bacteria Brucella Canis causes brucellosis, which is a contagious infection. Strays or dogs without access to regular... read more »
CHV is the name given to the canine form of the herpesvirus. Because of the devastating effect it can have on newborn... read more »
This reddish dog eye condition causes a lot of problems for dog owners. Your dog's eyes may become pink, itchy, dry or... read more »
Many causes can contribute to such infections, one of which is nutrition. Experts note bacteria, fungal infections, bladder... read more »
Your dog's skin should not be flaky, reddish in color, itchy, inflamed, excessively dry or overly greasy, or have hair loss... read more »
Both humans and dogs may be startled by a skin tag. They are normally harmless in dogs, but that doesn't mean you should... read more »
Ear infections are probably the most common dog ailments, as they afflict both indoor dogs and outdoor dogs. Ear mites,... read more »
