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Oct 20, 2024
Vestibular Disease in Canines
The vestibular system controls balance (preventing your dog from falling), with parts in the brain and in the ear. Vestibular disease...


Oct 20, 2024
Uveitis in Canines in Canines
The uvea is the part of the eye which supplies blood to the retina. It is made up of three parts: Iris Ciliary Body Choroid Uveitis is...


Oct 20, 2024
Tonsillitis in Canines
Your dog has a pair of tonsils at the back of its throat that help fight infection. Tonsillitis is when these tonsils are inflamed:...


Oct 20, 2024
Thrombocytopenia in Canines
A platelet is a type of blood cell produced by the bone marrow that helps blood clot. If your dog gets a cut, the platelets go to the...


Oct 20, 2024
Seborrhea in Canines
Seborrhea is a skin condition where the sebaceous glands in the skin produce too much sebum (an oily substance that lubricates the skin...


Oct 20, 2024
Pyothorax in Canines
Pyothorax is a bacterial infection that causes pus to build up in the chest cavity (the space between the lungs and the ribs). Normally,...


Oct 20, 2024
Pyometra in Canines
Pyometra is a bacterial infection of the uterus. The uterine lining gets thick, and then infected by bacteria and filled with pus....


Oct 20, 2024
Pyoderma in Canines
Pyoderma is a bacterial skin infection that affects dogs with underlying skin problems. CAUSES: Â Underlying skin conditions that leave...


Oct 20, 2024
Prostatitis in Canines
Prostatitis is a bacterial infection of the prostate gland and can occur in an acute (sudden) or chronic (long standing) form. It is more...


Oct 20, 2024
Pododermatitis in Canines
Pododermatitis is a skin condition where the footpad becomes inflamed. CAUSES: Â Many cases are idiopathic, meaning the cause is unknown....


Oct 20, 2024
Parvovirus in Canines
Canine parvovirus is a contagious virus that can infect any dog at any age, but is usually found in puppies less than 6 months old. A dog...


Oct 20, 2024
Panosteitis in Canines
Panosteitis is a sudden, painful inflammation of the leg bones in growing dogs. It affects large-breed dogs, especially German Shepherds....


Oct 20, 2024
Pannus in Canines
The cornea is a see-through tissue that covers the eye. Pannus, (also known as Chronic Superficial Keratitis), is inflammation of the...


Oct 20, 2024
Pancreatitis in Canines
The pancreas is an organ near the stomach with two main jobs: Releases digestive enzymes which help to break down food Releases hormones...


Oct 20, 2024
Osteochondritis Dissecans in Canines
Two bones meet at a joint, where there is a cover of cartilage for smooth movement. With OCD, this cartilage cracks, and can either: Form...


Oct 20, 2024
Obesity in Canines
Obesity is when a dog weighs at least 30% more than it should. Over 2/3s of American dogs are obese. Too much fat will strain your dog’s...


Oct 20, 2024
Mange – Sarcoptic in Canines
Mange is an inflammatory skin disease caused by mites. There are two mange mites that cause skin disease: Demodex: most common and live...


Oct 20, 2024
Mange – Demodectic in Canines
Mange is an inflammatory skin disease caused by mites. There are two mange mites that cause skin disease: Demodex: most common and live...


Oct 20, 2024
Lyme Disease in Canines
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that can lead to serious diseases. CAUSES: Â The bacteria transfer through a tick bite. A deer tick...


Oct 20, 2024
Leptospirosis in Canines
Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that infects and damages the liver and kidneys. It leads to organ failure and usually death. Rodents...
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