Dogs are unfortunately susceptible to several parasitic worms such as roundworms, hookworms, heartworms, tapeworms, and whipworms. Most healthy adult dogs have developed an immunity so that the number of such parasites is kept in check. But when...
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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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If your puppy or dog has separation anxiety, the best way is to re-condition her behavior through some form of behavior modification training. But, if your dog’s separation anxiety is severe and cannot make significant progress in the...
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Canine hypoglycemia refers to a state of abnormally low blood sugar in dogs. Sugar (glucose) is a primary source of energy for all bodily functions. But the brain has little capacity to store glucose, so hypoglycemia in dogs can cause problems to...
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Dog parvo, or canine parvovirus (CPV), is caused by a strain of parvovirus (CPV2) which was first described in the 70s. It is highly contagious and can bring on acute symptoms rapidly. The virus tends to attack rapidly reproducing cells, such as...
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Just like human teenagers, young puppies 3 months of age and older can get acne. You can tell if your puppy has acne by identifying red-purplish pustules and blackheads (comedones) that come to a head and drain pus. Acne are usually found on the...
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Puppies usually go “poo-poo” 2 to 3 times a day, a short while after eating. Constipation refers to infrequent or no bowel movements, or the puppy is straining and having difficulty pooping. Constipation in puppies is not particularly...
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A coughing puppy is a sick puppy, but some causes of coughing in dogs and puppies are more serious than others. It is useful for dog parents to learn more about the different possible causes that can lead to coughing in puppies. Also, there are...
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Diarrhea in puppies and dogs is a common illness symptom which can be the result of various health problems, some more serious than others. Diarrhea can come on suddenly and go away within 24 to 48 hours (acute diarrhea). Or, it can occur and...
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A puppy hernia is simply a protrusion of fat and/or bowel (e.g. a section of the intestine) through an opening in the body wall that would normally close when the puppy’s body is growing and developing. The protruded fat and/or bowel lie...
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Separation anxiety is a puppy’s conditioned response to the terror of being left alone. To manage puppy separation anxiety, the best way is to use training to re-condition and desensitize the puppy to get her understand that it is safe for...
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Juvenile cellulitis, juvenile pyoderma, and puppy strangles all refer to the same skin condition. The exact cause of juvenile cellulitis is not clear. Many vets suspect it to be an immune system abnormality. Most cases of puppy strangles are an...
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