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Have you noticed red bumps or pimples on your dog’s skin? It may be a case of canine acne. The condition is characterized by the appearance of inflammatory lesions on the lips of dogs. In some…
If your dog has recently been diagnosed with diabetes, you may be feeling scared and overwhelmed. Diabetes seems like a complicated disease, but with early detection and management, your dog may be…
Does your pet have ringworm? What can you do to help? Keep reading to learn about the different types and treatments of ringworm in cats and dogs.
If your dog has ever had a seizure, you know it can be a scary time for everyone. It’s important to understand why a pet may be having a seizure and what you should do during and after the episode.…
Hemangiosarcoma is a type of cancer that arises from blood vessels. Hemangiosarcomas can develop on the skin, under the skin in the subcutaneous tissue, and on internal organs such as the spleen and…
Arthritis, also called osteoarthritis (OA) or degenerative joint disease (DJD), occurs when joint cartilage degrades over time, causing pain and limiting joint movement. Because arthritis is very…
Pancreatitis means inflammation of the pancreas. The pancreas is a vital organ that regulates digestion and blood sugar in the body. Located near the stomach in all animals, the pancreas produces…
Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphoid cells and typically affects middle age to older dogs. It can develop primarily in lymph nodes or other organs in the body. There are two main types of lymphoma,…
Anaplasmosis is one of many diseases transmitted to dogs by ticks. Dogs, humans and even some farm animals can all contract this disease and, unfortunately, it seems to be on the rise in the United…
There are many different types of skin masses on dogs. It can be scary when you find one; however, some are benign or non-cancerous. Histiocytomas are a type of benign skin mass or “tumor,” meaning…
Simple lipomas are very common, benign tumors of dogs. They are made of fat cells and are typically soft, mobile, and are not painful. Middle age to older dogs tend to develop lipomas more…
Have you ever heard someone say their dog is going to the vet for their “Distemper” shot? Have you ever wondered what is wrong with their temper? Sadly, even the nicest dogs can get Distemper! It is…
Cryptorchidism is a condition in which one or both testicles of a male dog have failed to descend normally into the scrotum. The word is derived from Greek roots - kryptos meaning “hidden” and…
The esophagus is the tube-shaped organ that carries swallowed food and water from the mouth down into the stomach. Megaesophagus (ME) is described as decreased movement and dilation or enlargement…
Rabies is an incurable virus that attacks the brain and spinal cord. All mammals, including dogs and humans, can catch rabies. While it’s preventable, once the symptoms of rabies appear, the virus…
Allergies in dogs are very common health issues; however, they’re rarely simple to address. First, different types of allergies can affect dogs. This means there is a need to identify the cause of…
Pemphigus can best be described as an immune-mediated skin disease in dogs where a dog’s own immune system begins to attack the connection between the normal layers of skin cells. There are…
A common cause of persistent coughing in dogs is chronic bronchitis, an inflammatory disease affecting the upper respiratory airways causing coughing for a prolonged period. Knowing how the disease…
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