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 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, 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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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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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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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 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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Since dogs are always running and walking bare-foot, it is extremely easy for them to sustain paw injuries. As dog parents, it is important for us to learn about common causes of paw injuries, first-aid treatment, and how to give good dog paw...
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The thyroid gland is responsible for the production of the hormones thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). These hormones have very important functions – they control the body’s metabolic rate. Hypothyroidism is a disease of the...
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Canine inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of diseases involving a dog’s stomach, as well as small and large intestines. Specifically, canine IBD is a condition in which the dog’s gastrointestinal lining is constantly being...
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Kennel cough, also known as infectious tracheobronchitis, Bordetellosis, or Bordetella, is not one disease. Rather, it is a group of highly contagious upper respiratory diseases in dogs. The infection tends to affect young puppies and adult dogs...
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The Labrador Retriever (aka Labrador, or Lab for short) is one of several kinds of retriever, a type of gun dog. The Labrador Retriever is loyal, devoted, playful, and hardworking. He is patient with children and makes a wonderful companion and...
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