Discoid Lupus in Dogs
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.
Dog Tremors with Muscle Spasms: What They Mean and How to Help
There is a wide range in how dog tremors appear. Your dog might have just a small twitch in one spot, or the spasms could be widespread and affect a large area of her body.
Can Ascites in Dogs Be Cured?
Pure fluid buildup in your dog’s abdomen is called “ascites.” The symptoms of ascites in dogs include vomiting, diarrhea, distended abdomen, difficulty breathing, pain...
IMHA in Dogs Is Often Deadly
Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA) is a potentially deadly condition in dogs. You may also see it as autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) or autoimmune anemia.
What Is a Sebaceous Cyst or Adenoma on a Dog?
It’s not uncommon to come across a lobulated pink or white growth on your dog’s skin, especially if he’s older. These bumps might be...
What Is Discospondylitis in Dogs?
Discospondylitis in dogs occurs when a bacterial or fungal infection travels to the spine. The infection might just be at one point in the spine or could be at multiple spots at once.
Symptoms and Treatment of Dog Respiratory Illnesses
In recent years, dog flu and severe canine respiratory disease of unverified etiology (causes) have resulted in many illnesses and even deaths in dogs....
Why is My Dog Foaming at the Mouth?
Often a dog foaming at the mouth happens simply because they are excited, stressed, or have been exercising heavily. But if your dog seems unwell, it could be something more serious.
What You Need to Know About Anemia in Dogs
Anemia in dogs is defined as a deficiency of red blood cells. Red blood cells deliver nutrients and oxygen to cells and organs and...
Coccidia in Dogs
Coccidia are common intestinal parasites that impact dogs, particularly puppies and immunocompromised animals. While this may sound alarming, coccidiosis in dogs, the disease caused by the coccidia parasite, is treatable and preventable.
Can Dogs Get Norovirus?
Just like people, dogs are susceptible to gastrointestinal illnesses including norovirus.
Can Dogs Get Bird Flu?
Bird flu is making the news a lot lately, and you may wonder if dogs can catch bird flu. Also called avian flu or referred to as H5N1, this virus has the potential to expand its horizons beyond birds to humans and other mammals. As of this writing, no dogs have become clinically ill or died from this recent strain of H5N1 bird flu.