Health

A dog bleeding from the butt could be a simple case of mild irritation, or it could indicate a serious clotting disorder. If your...

Have you experienced your dog getting a stye on his eye? It is painful. How do you know whether it’s a veterinary emergency or...

Many dogs have their epileptic seizures under good control and lead reasonably normal lives. Until they don’t. Some dogs never really get their seizures...

Laryngeal paralysis in dogs is a potentially serious condition affecting the folds of the larynx (back of your dog’s throat). The larynx, also called...

Dogs with dwarfism are often quite cute: short legs, big heads, and often stocky. But while many dogs with dwarfism lead happy, normal lives, this condition does predispose them to certain health conditions.

Dogs can have different types of heavy breathing. Panting is one version of increased respirations. Panting involves a rapid rate of breathing with a...

Vitiligo is a genetic condition in dogs that affects skin and hair color. With vitiligo, the melanocytes—the cells that produce pigment—degenerate or die off, leaving behind white skin and white hair. For some dogs, this is due to a genetic predisposition.

We get it! Tiny dogs are adorable! But the term “teacup dog” is usually a red flag that indicates irresponsible breeding practices. Thankfully, you...

Dogs have a sweet tooth, just like their human companions. With functional sweet taste receptors on their tongues, dogs prefer sugary foods when they’re available. Just as in humans, sugars and starches (carbohydrates that the digestive tract quickly converts to sugar) cause canine blood glucose levels to rise.

Dogs can develop congestion just like humans do, resulting in snuffling, snorting, and loud breathing. Dog congestion has many potential causes, and treatment will depend on what sort of infection or illness your dog has.

Lupus in dogs is an autoimmune skin disease. It starts at the nose with a loss of pigment, followed by crusts, erosions, and ulcers of the skin. A black nose may turn pink or have pink splotches. The nose may lose its normal “bumpy” appearance and become smooth.

At some point in our life with dogs, many of us may have wanted to find out more about our furry friends and ordered...