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Pancreatitis in dogs can be caused by the ingestion of high fat foods like butter.

Pancreatitis in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

While there are hundreds of reasons for not eating in dogs, if your dog is not eating, pancreatitis is a possibility, especially if your dog has symptoms of pancreatitis like not eating, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fever.
Anal glands in dogs

All About Anal Glands in Dogs

Anal glands in dogs are two small sacks that sit on either side of the anus. They can become full which causes discomfort, and they can leak which causes foul odors.
Dealing with a dog's crusty skin condition can be unpleasant.

How to Handle Dog Skin Conditions

Dogs can have many different skin conditions. Some skin problems are minor and easily fixed, while others are trickier to diagnose. Some may be controllable but not curable, while others can be cured. It makes sense with any skin condition to begin with basic treatment options, like parasite control if you see fleas.
Dogs can get hypothermia even in warm weather if they get wet during a swim or rainstorm.

Symptoms of Dog Hypothermia

Although hypothermia is usually a cold weather problem. Swimming in cold water, or wet and chill due to rainy weather can also cause hypothermia in dogs.
Dog allergy medication can help with a dog's constant itchiness, and other symptoms.

A Guide to Dog Allergy Medications

There are several manifestations of allergies in dogs, including atopic and flea allergy dermatitis, allergic rhinitis and bronchitis, hives, and insect bite hypersensitivity. Symptoms...
Rarely, young dogs can be affected by puppy strangles for reasons that aren't entirely clear.

What is Puppy Strangles?

Also known as juvenile cellulitis the puppy strangles is a rare condition whose cause is not known. Most dogs are able to make a complete recovery.
Bartonella in dogs is a bacterial infection believed to be spread by fleas.

Dogs Can Get Bartonella, Too

In both people and dogs, bartonellosis often shows up with cardiac signs while it is asymptomatic in cats.
Parasites in dogs affect both the dogs internal systems, and external skin and ears.

Treatment and Signs of Parasites in Dogs

Parasites in dogs affect both the dogs internal organs like the heart and digestive system, their skin, and orifices like the nose and ears.
Dog fungal infections can show up in the paws and ears.

Identifying Fungal Infections in Dogs

There are many kinds of fungal infections in dogs, including systemic fungal infections, fungal skin infections, and fungal ear infections.
Walks in the wilderness are fun for both you and your dog, but can open them up to tickborne infections like babesiosis.

Babesiosis in Dogs

Babesiosis in dogs is a tickborne disease that attacks red blood cells over time gradually causing anemia. The disease is seen worldwide, and the infection is carried for a lifetime.
If your dog keeps licking back near tail he could be suffering from discomfort due to allergies, or another issue.

Why Your Dog is Licking Their Back Near the Tail

If your dog keeps licking their back near the tail it indicates discomfort due to allergies, fleas, hot spots or other issue to investigate.
Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection in dogs that can be prevented with vaccination.

Leptospirosis in Dogs

Dogs with leptospirosis will have a decreased appetite, fever, and low energy level. Prevention through the use of the leptospirosis vaccine is important to ensure your dogs health.

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