Dog yeast infection, medically known as “canine candidiasis”, is a chronic disease caused by Candida Albicans. It is a single-celled organism that is found in the GI tracts of dogs (also cats and people). Like all yeasts, Candida...
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Kidneys are important organs and are extremely fragile. They handle a large amount of work, such as: maintaining the balance of chemicals in the blood regulating blood pressure filtering out and excrete toxins from the body through the urine...
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Hyposensitization, more commonly known as allergy shots, is one conventional dog allergy treatment option. (Other conventional dog allergy treatment options include the use of corticosteroids and antihistamines.) Allergy shots for dogs usually...
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The urinary tract system consists of the kidneys, bladder, ureters, and urethra. In males, it also include the prostate. Dog urinary problems are rather common. Many of such problems cause a disruption in the normal pattern of voiding. How can...
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The stomach of a dog is a sac-like structure that can hold large volumes of food. The digestive process starts in the stomach. Once eaten, most food leaves the stomach within twelve hours after entering. There are a number of “gastric...
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How can you tell if your dog has an eye problem? There are some telltale signs. For example, your dog’s eyes may be red and/or watering, he may squint, blink frequently, and paw at the eye. If you notice any of the above signs, you should...
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Ear problems in dogs are very common – they range from “swimmer’s ear” to something more serious such as middle or inner ear infections which may result in hearing loss. To prevent dog ear problems, keep your dog’s...
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Recent years have seen more and more dogs suffering from allergies. It is estimated that one out of seven dogs has some form of canine allergies. Although some breeds of dogs may be more prone to allergies, almost all dogs, regardless of breed...
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Dogs are unfortunately susceptible to several types of dog worms. In fact, even many healthy adult dogs may carry a small number of relatively harmless intestinal parasites. They don’t seem to be bothered by the parasites as they are...
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Being told that your dog has cancer can be gut wrenching, but remember that it is not necessarily a death sentence for your dog. Depending on the type, the size, the location, and the stage of the cancer, your dog may still be able to enjoy a...
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Taking care of a puppy involves, among other things, paying close attention to the puppy’s health conditions and taking quick action to resolve any puppy health concerns. It is so important for puppy owners to learn more about common puppy...
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The liver is an extremely important organ and is responsible for over 1,000 tasks 24 hours a day. Some important tasks performed by the liver include: production of proteins regulation of blood sugar regulation of blood clotting metabolism of...
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