Category Diseases

Giardia in Dogs

Giardia is a cosmopolitan parasite that has spread throughout the world. It affects both humans and animals. This flagellated parasite is host-adapted, meaning that every animal, including dogs, is affected with its own specific strain. Giardia loves to reside in…

Ringworm in Dogs

Ringworm or dermatophytosis is one of the contagious skin infections that is pretty common amongst dogs, and in animals in general. It’s caused by a fungus that breaks down keratin contained in hair, skin, and claws. Despite the fact that…

Dog Allergies

A weakened immune system can lead to various metabolic and hormonal changes in a dog’s body, disturb its balance and encourage the development of allergies. Dog allergies are conditions that occur due to the action of an allergen on the…

Lyme Disease in Dogs

Lyme disease (Lyme Borreliosis) is one of the most common tick-transmitted diseases in the US. The disease is caused by the Borrelia Burgodrferi bacterium carried by a tick (usually a deer tick). It is transmitted into the bloodstream via a…

Mange in Dogs

Mange in dogs represents a contagious disease caused by mites. Dogs who suffer from mange have a variety of symptoms. Some of them are crusty and flaky skin, redness, excessive scratching (pruritus), and bald patches (alopecia). When it comes to…

Cushing’s Disease in Dogs

Cushing’s disease is a commonly diagnosed disorder in older dogs. It’s mostly caused by a benign type of tumor on the pituitary gland that controls the function of the adrenal gland and its production of the hormone cortisol. The symptoms…

Canine Coronavirus

Canine coronavirus is a highly contagious disease in dogs. This disease occurs in two forms: canine enteric/intestinal coronavirus (CCoV) and canine respiratory coronavirus (CRCoV) form. These two viruses are distinct from one another, but together, they belong to the Coronaviridae…

Kennel Cough (Bordetella)

Kennel cough is a very contagious respiratory disease that affects the upper respiratory tract of dogs, especially younger ones. It causes inflammation of the trachea and bronchi, which can lead to lung inflammation. Kennel cough usually appears in overpopulated crowded…

Cancer in Dogs

Cancer is a term that is used for a variety of genetic diseases that change the way cells grow and function. These cancerous cells cause different symptoms depending on the organ system they affect, such as lethargy, loss of appetite,…

Pancreatitis in Dogs

Pancreatitis is an insidious disease that can cause your dog great trouble. The inflamed pancreas can have a sudden onset, also known as acute pancreatitis, with a potentially fatal outcome. The inflammation can also be chronic, with some more subtle…

Cataracts in Dogs

Dogs, just like humans, are susceptible to many eye diseases such as cataracts, glaucoma, and many other lens disorders. The eyes are very sensitive organs, and they are vulnerable to outside factors. Genetics has a big role in eye disease…

Incontinence in Dogs

Incontinence is the inability to voluntarily control movement of defecation and urination. In dogs, these conditions are often encountered and can be caused by numerous infectious agents, as well as various conditions of spinal cord damage and systemic diseases. Both…