The current coronavirus crisis has brought countries across the world to their knees. Amidst the many questions surrounding this new illness, dog owners everywhere are wondering, is my dog at risk? While scientists are still learning about the new coronavirus, they’ve made steps in figuring out how pets are affected. Keep reading for the information […]
Dog Health Articles
What You Should Know about Dog Abortion
Dog abortion is a dog pregnancy termination performed through PGF treatment. The PGF treatment happens using Prostaglandin, which is a group of physiologically active lipid compounds that acts as anti-hormone. This anti-hormone will be stopping progesterone, which is necessary for pregnancy maintenance. Lack of progesterone will result in a dog’s abortion. Read below as I […]
The Best Veterinarian Near Me: Your Search Ends Here
Your family is planning to welcome a furry, four-legged member soon. You probably have a lot of questions running around in your head, like “What am I going to name him?” or “Do I need to get my new dog a crate?” or “What’s the best dog food today?” One question that should at the […]
Leishmaniasis in Dogs – What you can do?
Leishmaniasis is a disease that affects dogs and causes bald patches, sores on the skin, organ failure such as heart attacks, inflammation, and swelling. Leishmaniasis is caused by a protozoan parasite that is found in dogs and some rodents. The parasite is transmitted by a bite of an infected sandfly, or blood transfusions. I gather […]
How to Deal With Your Dog/Puppy’s Vaginitis
Vaginitis in dogs is a condition of inflammation in the vagina, which results in itching and can cause pain. It’s considered to be a mild condition, meaning that it can be treated easily. Vaginitis can affect both adults and puppies. Puppy vaginitis is also called juvenile vaginitis, affects puppies before reaching puberty. You have to […]
A Quick Guide on Lyme Disease in Dogs
Lyme disease is a bacterial illness that is transmitted by some species of ticks, also known as Lyme borreliosis. The case of Lyme disease in dogs or other animals is that they don’t show signs of infections in 2 to 5 months. Lyme disease in dogs leads to damage in kidneys, heart, and nervous system. […]
Fading Puppy Syndrome: Prevention and Treatment
Fading puppy syndrome is a term used to describe a puppy dying for unknown reasons shortly after it is born, with no clinical signs, or any clear cause of death. This syndrome, also known as failure to thrive, might happen anytime during the first week or even after ten weeks. Breeders and dog owners would […]
Everything You Need to Know About Umbilical Hernias in Dogs
Umbilical hernia in dogs is a condition that creates a noticeable squishy protrusion in your dog’s belly bottom. This condition results from the incomplete closure of the umbilical ring when the dog was born. Sometimes it can heal on its own, but in other cases, it will require a surgical operation. Stay tuned to learn […]
Swimmer Puppy Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Swimmers syndrome is an uncommon development in dogs or cats, also known as flat-pup syndrome or swimming-puppy syndrome. This syndrome leads to a deformation in their limbs, beginning with the hind limbs. This type of deformational development makes the legs twisted and results in the inability to stand or walk. Don’t fret. We’ve prepared a […]
The Trouble With Elbow Dysplasia
Elbow Dysplasia is a condition affecting the dog’s elbow-joint in the dog by multiple developmental abnormalities, including the growth of the cartilage or other surrounding structures. It will result in difficulty getting up, swollen joints, reluctancy to play or walk. Elbow Dysplasia is genetic, but diet and exercise influence the severity level. What can we […]