Distemper in Dogs

Distemper in Dogs

What is Distemper? Distemper is caused by a virus that is similar to the one that causes measles in humans. It is a highly contagious disease and is the leading cause of death in the category of infectious disease in dogs worldwide. Dogs who do...

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Epilepsy in Dogs

Epilepsy in Dogs

Epilepsy in dogs can be classified as idiopathic or acquired. Idiopathic epilepsy is one in which no identifiable cause can be found despite a thorough diagnostic evaluation. It is also referred to as “genetic” or...

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Dry Eye in Dogs

Dry Eye in Dogs

Dry eye, medically known as keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS), is a disorder of the tear glands. Specifically, there is inadequate tear production and a resulting dry cornea. In dogs, tears are secreted by two lacrimal glands, one situated just...

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Dog Whipworm Infestation

Dog Whipworm Infestation

The whipworm (Trichuris vulpis) is a common dog intestinal parasite. The front part of the worm is long and threadlike, but the posterior end is thicker, giving it the appearance of a whip (hence the name “whipworm”). An adult worm...

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Dog Warts

Dog Warts

Warts are medically known as “Viral Papillomas” or “Cutaneous Papillomas”, or if they occur in the mouth, “Oral Papillomas”. The culprit of dog warts is a type of virus known as Papilloma-virus (PV). Warts are...

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Dog Stomach Cancer

Dog Stomach Cancer

While stomach cancer in people is rather common, stomach cancer in dogs is rather rare. It accounts for about 0.1 percent (1 in 1000) of all canine cancers. Certain breeds seem to be more predisposed to stomach cancer. For example, Chow Chows...

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Gastritis in Dogs

Gastritis in Dogs

Gastritis refers to the irritation and inflammation or infection of the stomach lining. As we all know, the stomach secretes strong acids for the digestion of food. So it is not difficult to imagine that a dog will feel discomfort and pain if his...

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Giardia in Dogs

Giardia in Dogs

Giardiasis is an infectious parasitic disease caused by a protozoa of the giardia species. Many people refer the disease simply to “Giardia”. Giardia affects a dog’s digestive system. Transmission of the disease is through...

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Hearing Loss in Dogs

Hearing Loss in Dogs

Dogs have acute hearing. They can hear very faint sounds, noises at high frequencies, and can detect even very slight changes in the tones of sounds. Because of their acute sense of hearing, dogs rely on their hearing much more than on their...

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