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Heart Murmurs in Dogs
Normal hearts beat with a quiet flow of blood. A heart murmur occurs when blood flowing through the heart causes a sound that can be heard through a stethoscope and sometimes even felt by touch. The…
Ear Mites in Dogs
Ear mites are highly contagious and spread easily to other dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, hamsters, gerbils, mice, and other pets. On a positive note, ear mites do not typically spread to people. Ear…
Common Ear Problems in Dogs
Ear problems in dogs are a common cause of scratching and head shaking. Causes can include bacterial or fungal infection, skin allergies, and parasites (ear mites). Continue reading to learn about…
Ear Infections (Otitis) in Dogs
Dogs have a variety of reasons they tend to develop ear infections more often than people. The shape of the ear canal, hair in the ear canals, allergies, wax build-up, and moisture in the ears are…
How well do dogs hear?
Did you know that dogs possess a much more sensitive sense of hearing compared to humans? They can easily hear something even when you hear nothing. Dogs can hear high-frequency sounds. They can…
How to Clean Your Dog's Ears
Does your dog have problems with its ears? Has your vet recommended routine ear cleaning for your dog? Or perhaps you’d just like to add ear cleaning to your dog’s regular grooming routine! Here are…
Your Pet’s Heart: A Guide to Understanding Heart Health in Dogs and Cats
Have you ever considered what an important function the heart serves? The heart beats continuously to move blood throughout the body, every day, all day for the entirety of your pet’s life. This…
Congestive Heart Failure in Dogs
Congestive heart failure (CHF) is most often a result of the left side of the heart being unable to move blood out and through to the rest of the body, leading to edema formation. Edema is fluid in…
Ear Tumors in Dogs and Cats
Abnormal growths or tumors can develop in any part of the ear canal - in the external, middle, or inner ear canal. These tumors can be benign or malignant. Tumors that don’t spread are known as…
10 Facts About Your Dog's Ears
Did you know that your dog has superpowers? Dog’s ears have a superior sense of hearing with incredible sensitivity to sound waves. Read more to learn about their hearing superpower plus why and how…
Allergic Ear Infections (Allergic Otitis) in Dogs
Allergy-induced ear infections are painful conditions that tend to recur in many dogs. Allergies to fleas, foods, and things in the environment like molds, pollens, and dander are the most common…
Can dogs develop heart arrhythmias?
Arrhythmias are fairly common in dogs, but they’re not always a cause for concern. Many dogs with arrhythmias live normal lives without any problems. However, since an arrhythmia may be a red flag…
Examining and Caring for Your Pet’s Ears
Have you ever wondered why your pet can hear sounds that you can’t? It’s true that dogs and cats have much more sensitive hearing than we do. Keep reading to learn more about your pet’s ears, how…
Your Guide to Heartworm Disease in Dogs
Your vet can help you protect your canine friend from infections and parasites through vaccination and regular preventive medications. This includes preventive treatment against heartworm…
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…
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…
Types of Heart Tumors in Dogs
Heart tumors are quite rare in dogs. These abnormal growths may develop in and around the heart or they may be a result of a metastasis of a tumor from another part of the body. There are many types…
Pacemakers for Dogs with Heart Problems
Human medicine has paved the way for several treatments and procedures that can be used similarly in cats and dogs. Thanks to this, many pets have been able to survive complex health conditions such…