Health

Dogs get bumps and growths on their skin. Not all are cancer, but interestingly, two physiologically very different bumps—mast cell tumors (cancerous) and histiocytomas...

Hypertrophic osteodystrophy (HOD) and panosteitis (pano) are classic developmental lamenesses of young dogs and puppies. Both problems tend to occur in large- to giant-breed...

Sarcomas in dogs are nasty tumors. The word “sarcoma” even sounds nasty to me. Osteosarcoma (cancer in the bone) and hemangiosarcoma (cancer of the...

Dogs naturally breathe faster when they are hot, excited, or recovering from exercise, but persistent rapid breathing can sometimes signal a more serious problem....

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...