Natural Antiseptics for Dog Wounds
A dog's minor injuries like small abrasions will heal faster if kept clean. Natural antiseptics can provide a way to keep injuries clean without the pain associated with antiseptics like alcohol.
Kidney Disease in Dogs
As with so many health problems in our dogs, the prognosis is better if kidney failure is detected early. While kidney disease can’t be reversed, the progress of the disease can be slowed, giving your dog extra lifetime with good quality.
Periodontal Disease in Dogs
All dogs are at risk for developing periodontal disease. Small and toy breed dogs are particularly predisposed to periodontal disease. Most of us have or know a dog who has bad breath. It is one of the signs of periodontal disease in dogs.
Can Dogs be Allergic to Cats?
Dogs can be allergic to a wide variety of environmental allergens including pollen from trees, weeds, and grasses. This list of allergens includes cat dander.
Can Dogs Have Strokes?
A stroke is an acute onset of one or more neurologic symptoms. It is caused by an interruption of blood flow to a particular section of the brain. Cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs) are major strokes while transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) are more minor.
Elbow Dysplasia in Dogs
Your 6-month-old puppy is off on his left front leg. He seems to worsen with activity, but he is rarely three-legged lame. This may...
Dog Ear Infection Symptoms
While inner-ear infections occur more in dogs with drop ears, like Cocker Spaniels, any dog can experience an ear infection. Infections can be in one or in both ears. A proper diagnosis of ear discomfort will usually require ear cytology.
Diabetes in Dogs
Learn the symptoms of diabetes mellitus (including increased water consumption, urinary incontinence, and UTIs) so you can quickly seek a diagnosis and treatment if you see them in your dog.
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.
Signs of Rabies in Dogs
The earliest signs of rabies in dogs are anxiety, nervousness, mild agitation, and unusual behavior changes. These changes progress into aggression, disorientation, and tremors. The final phase is paralysis.
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.
No Home Treatment for a Dog Tooth Abscess
A dog tooth abscess is a painful infection that may resolve with antibiotics but will likely require surgery to remove the problem tooth. No...
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