Dog Preventative & Other Health

Dogs can be hard to read at times, so it may be difficult to tell if your dog is sick. We've compiled some telltale symptoms you can keep an eye out for.

Dogs with disabilities can have a normal and healthy life with proper care. Find out what to consider, and what to expect.

Dogs with paraproteinemia have an abnormally high level of a particular kind of protein in their blood. In this article, we discuss this protein disorder in detail.

Bones, muscles, and organs all develop excessively as a result of acromegaly. High GH levels lead to organ expansion, causing a lot of suffering.

Dogs of all ages and breeds are susceptible to the uncommon but deadly bacterial illness known as actinomycosis. In this article, we get a closer view of this disease.

The severe respiratory disorder known as Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) can afflict both people and animals. It is a potentially life-threatening condition that requires immediate medical attention. In this article, we will discuss the causes, symptoms, and treatment of ARDS in dogs.

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is a respiratory condition that affects the lungs and can be brought on by many things, including injuries and infections. Learn more about this lung condition in this article.

Pneumonia is never a good diagnosis whether it’s in people or dogs. Pneumonia is a serious disease that causes damage to the lungs and lower respiratory tract, and if left untreated can be deadly.

Dysautonomia is a condition that causes a malfunction in the autonomic nervous system. Dysautonomia affects both dogs and cats, but it is more common in dogs than in cats.

Liver disease can be caused by many different disorders that can damage the liver in some way. Since there are so many contributing factors to liver disease, doctors can have a difficult time diagnosing and treating the condition.

Pets are famous for their love of sleep. With narcolepsy, however, a pet may conk out suddenly and/or exhibit excessive daytime sleepiness. Narcolepsy is a relatively rare condition in pets, but it does occur. Read on to learn what you need to know.

While they may not be as famous for napping days away as cats, dogs also need their beauty rest. Learn about how much sleep a dog needs and why a dog might not be sleeping well.

When it comes to caring for a small breed dog, their size will have an effect on the way you feed, exercise, train, groom, and shop. Find out what you need to know.

You may have heard that it is important to spay or neuter your pets, but why? Find out the medical and behavioral benefits that come with spaying/neutering.

Vaccinating pets is an important step in ensuring their health and safety. Find out which vaccines dogs need.

In this article, we will explore the location and function of your dog’s anal sacs or anal glands, as well as what can go wrong, such as anal sac impaction, abscess and infection, anal sac disease, and how to identify symptoms and treat problems.

Alopecia X is a rare form of fur loss condition in dogs. The exact cause of alopecia x is unknown, but mostly the condition is genetic and is not deadly. With certain pet medications, the condition may be treated, and the full fur coat of the dog may be regrown.

Canine ameba infection, commonly known as canine amoebiasis, is an uncommon but potentially dangerous illness. Amebas, which are single-celled organisms that can be found in contaminated food, water, and soil, are the source of this sickness. The causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of canine ameba infections will all be covered in this article.

Amyloidosis, which causes organ failure and dysfunction in dogs, is the abnormal buildup of amyloid protein in a variety of tissues and organs throughout the body of the canine. In this article, we explore this condition further.

It's not just humans getting sick from zoonotic diseases. Animals are getting sick, too, which is more common than you might know. Many issues need to be addressed regarding the health of animals living close to humans.

Anal sac impaction in dogs is a condition where the dog's anal sacs become impacted or may not empty. The anal sacs are the glands that produce and store anal gland secretions.

If your dog seems extremely fatigued lately and has pale gums, they may be experiencing symptoms that are brought on by anemia. Find out what other symptoms to keep an eye out for for when you take your pet to the vet.

A dangerous bacterial infection known as anthrax can infect both humans and animals. However, in this article, we are looking at this condition in dogs.

Dogs are prescribed antibiotics for the treatment of various different infections. Here's what you need to know about common uses and side effects of antibiotics for dogs.