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Skin Infections in Dogs: Fungal & Yeast Infections
While bacterial skin infections make up the majority of the skin infection cases in canines, fungal and yeast infections are also commonly encountered. Yeast and fungal infections can occur as a…
Lung Cancer in Dogs and Cats
Lung cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in humans. Given how serious and common lung cancer is in humans, it’s normal to wonder if this deadly disease also affects our pets. Cancer…
Middle and Inner Ear Infections in Dogs
Otitis media (inflammation of the middle ear) and otitis interna (inflammation of the inner ear) are often caused by a bacterial or yeast (fungal) infection. Infection of the middle and inner parts…
Is it OK to pluck the hair from my dog’s ears?
For some dog breeds, it’s natural to have hair growing inside their ears. Poodles, Shih Tzus, and Bichon Frises are just some of these breeds that grow thicker hair inside their ears. Unfortunately,…
Types and Causes of Ear Discharge in Dogs
Ear discharge is one of the common symptoms of an underlying health issue that affects the ears. Every pet owner should be familiar with the symptoms of ear problems in dogs, how to take a proactive…
Common Causes of Itchy Ears in Dogs
Your canine buddy’s ears can be prone to a variety of health issues. And a considerable chunk of these can lead to constant itching and discomfort. The good news is, taking a proactive approach to…
Pet Medication 101: Chlorpheniramine
It’s important to understand a medication’s uses and side effects before giving it to your pet. This medication info sheet is meant to give you a good understanding of what Chlorpheniramine…
Pet Medication 101: Trazodone
It’s important to understand a medication’s uses and side effects before giving it to your pet. This medication info sheet is meant to give you a good understanding of what trazodone (Desyrel) is…
Elbow Calluses in Dogs
In dogs, calluses on the elbow appear like abnormal growths with elephant-like skin surfaces. These calluses usually develop on the elbow and other bony projections of the joints in the hips,…
Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Dogs
Squamous cells line the epidermis, which is the outermost part of the skin. A tumor of the skin cells is called a squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). This type of cancer can occur anywhere this type of…
Melanoma in Dogs
Even if your dog is covered with hair and doesn’t spend a lot of time under the sun, there is still a possibility that your canine buddy can develop skin cancer or melanoma. This is a common tumor…
How good is a dog’s sense of smell?
It’s no secret that dogs have a very sensitive sense of smell compared to most animals. Their noses are so sensitive that they can detect even subtle scents at very low concentrations with great…
Pulmonary Hypertension in Dogs and Cats
Pulmonary hypertension, a common health condition seen in humans, is also frequently reported in dogs and cats. It’s important to recognize changes in your pet’s heart and lung health so a diagnosis…
Nasal Tumors in Dogs and Cats
Nasal tumors in pets are relatively uncommon, accounting for only 1% of all cancers in dogs. However, they are the most common tumors found along the respiratory tract, responsible for around 60-80%…
Why does my dog have a skin rash?
Skin rashes, also called hives or urticaria, are localized patches of red, swollen, usually itchy skin. The symptoms usually appear within a few minutes or hours of exposure to a specific trigger.…
What to Expect if Your Dog Needs a Blood Transfusion
Dogs can suffer from severe blood loss or from diseases that require blood transfusions from a healthy dog so they can recover. But blood transfusions in dogs are much more complex because there are…
Common Causes of Hepatitis in Dogs
Dogs share many similarities with us humans. Though there are noticeable and significant differences between how our bodies and a dog’s system work, most bodily processes are pretty much the same…
Hemoabdomen: Causes of Abdominal Bleeding in Dogs
The abdominal cavity contains many of the major organs of the body, such as the spleen, liver, kidneys, and intestines. When there’s bleeding in the abdomen of dogs, it should be considered a major…