Mites, Mange, and Maggots are all skin-related external parasites in dogs that can cause a series of problems for both dogs and their owners. If you learn to recognize the signs of these parasites and their treatment, you can ensure that your pet stays healthy. Mites are insects that burrow into hair follicles and outer…
What Is Anemia And A Blood Transfusion Like in humans, anemia in dogs is a disease that causes a loss of blood. The condition deprives the body of fluid and blood, which is required to circulate the much-needed oxygen and other nutrients for body tissues. Anemia can be caused due to blood loss from injury…
What Are Canine Clotting Diseases Clotting diseases in dogs can present as a life-threatening emergency if not carefully monitored or treated. Knowing the signs and treatments of canine clotting diseases can help keep your dog happy and healthy. Clotting disease in dogs occurs when there is a problem either involving the chemicals that create the…
What Are Canine Bacterial Infections Bacterial infections in dogs, also known as Pyoderma, can come in a variety of shapes and forms and are very common in dogs of all breeds and sizes. Bacterial infections in dogs can occur as a result of cuts or scrapes that become infected on the skin surface. Bacteria enters small…
Heart defects in dogs can affect their quality of life. Some canine heart defects can be resolved with care, surgery, and ongoing treatment. What Are Canine Heart Defects A heart defect in a dog is any problem with the dog’s heart and its valves. The canine heart has four chambers with several veins and arteries….
Dog Acne is more commonly called Impetigo. Puppies: Acne can occur in puppies of any age or size. It typically presents as a thin brown line of pustules or crusting on the belly and groin, usually in the hairless areas. Other common vulnerable areas to puppy acne include the chin and bottom lip, where bumps may…
Do you know the symptoms of a sick dog? Do you feel your dog is feeling under the weather? It would help to learn the signs of a sick dog! When we are sick, it is easy for us to communicate it to our loved ones that we are unwell. Unfortunately, our dogs cannot communicate…
Is your dog gaining weight, shedding excessively, or his coat turning dull? These may be indications of his failing thyroid gland. Hypothyroidism in dogs can develop an array of physical and psychological problems in your dog unless identified and treated at the early stage. The Underactive Thyroid Gland Hypothyroidism in dogs occurs when the thyroid…
The presence of Sarcoptes scabiei – commonly known as itchy mite – in the skin causes sarcoptic mange in dogs. Dogs with this condition experience hair loss and excessive itching. What is Sarcoptic Mange in Dogs? Sarcoptic mange in dogs, also known as scabies, develops when Sarcoptes mites burrow through the dog’s skin and multiply. These microscopic…
Seizure in dogs is a nightmare for owners. Different dog breeds including Labrador Retrievers, Dachshunds, and Rottweilers, are prone to dog seizures. What is a seizure in a dog? Dog seizures occur when there are involuntary movements of a dog’s body due to unusual electrical activity in the brain. Neurological disorders, such as epilepsy, are one of its causes. What…
The canine parvovirus infection or parvo is a well-known “puppy killer.” Identifying parvo symptoms early can help you save your puppy’s life. Puppies who contracted the disease have a mortality rate of 91%. With appropriate and early treatment, the risk reduces to 5 to 20%. The canine parvovirus (CPV) is a highly contagious virus that…
Chronic stress in your dog causes him to exhibit abnormal behavior. He experiences a decline in appetite, prefers isolation, shows increased aggression, and looks insecure. Stress causes systemic and self-mutilating changes in him that shapes his physical and psychological response. You may find these changes in your dog as irritating or inconvenient while he is…
