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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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. … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
Dog Neutering is a surgical procedure that concludes into the removal of both testicles and results in the sterilization of the male dog. This procedure is also called castration, and it will stop the dog’s ability to reproduce. Neutering your dog has some health advantages in terms of reducing genital possible illnesses like prostatic hyperplasia. … Read more