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Why is my dog sneezing?
Dogs and humans share a lot of similarities when it comes to bodily functions, properties, and physiology. This is why most health conditions that affect humans can also affect dogs, and the…
Does it sound like something’s stuck in your dog’s throat? Here’s what you need to know!
Occasionally, though, a dog’s cough might sound like they’re trying to remove something stuck on their throat. This type of cough is usually followed by an attempt to retch, called post-tussive…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
What is Responsible Breeding?
Dogs have been human companions for thousands of years, and during that period they’ve had different roles and job duties - some are helpful farmworkers, some are great in search and rescue, while…
Common Skin Diseases in Dogs
Have you noticed your dog licking their paws frequently? Scratching behind their ears? Chewing at the area above or below their tail? Licking under their back legs? Perhaps you’ve seen areas of red…
Dermatitis in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Dogs, like people, can develop allergies to a variety of things from pollen and other airborne substances to specific ingredients in their food. Allergen is the general term for the specific…
Skin Infections in Dogs: Bacterial Infections
Dermatological conditions are the most commonly reported problem in veterinary clinics and hospitals worldwide. They comprise around 20% to as high as 70% of all cases seen in an average veterinary…