Spirochetes, the bacteria that cause canine leptospirosis, are slender and look like a bunch of question marks when seen under a microscope. There are many different species (or serovars) of leptospira bacteria. Eight of the species can infect...
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Hives usually appear suddenly and are small, round, raised bumps on the skin. The hair sticks out in little patches and sometimes the whole face (especially the eyelids and muzzle) will swell as well. Facial swelling can cause itching, and with...
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Dogs suffering from pancreatitis has an inflamed pancreas caused by the leakage of digestive enzymes into the pancreatic tissue. To avoid over-stimulating the pancreas into production of digestive enzymes, dogs with chronic pancreatitis or those...
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Flea allergy dermatitis, aka flea allergies, or flea bite hypersensitivity, is an extremely common allergy in dogs. It is caused by an allergic reaction to one or more substances in the saliva of fleas. Some dogs may have an immediate reaction to...
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The Dog Elbow Joint The elbow joint is composed of the humerus, the radius, and the ulna. The anconeal process is a projection of bone at the top end of the ulna. Earlier in development, the anconeal process is actually a separate piece of bone...
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Canine ear infections can be caused by various things, such as bacteria, mites, and yeast. Ear yeast infections are the most common type of ear infections that affect our canine friends. The yeast that causes canine ear yeast infections is...
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Bloat, medically known as Gastric Dilatation Volvulus, is a very serious, life-threatening condition. It usually affects deep-chested, large breed dogs, such as: Boxers German Shepherds Great Danes Labrador Retrievers Rottweilers Old English...
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The bladder is an organ that stores urine. In the case of dogs, it is located within the dog’s abdomen in the area between the rear legs. When a dog releases himself, the muscles in the bladder wall contract, sneezing the urine out through...
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If your dog is showing symptoms of canine allergies, it is essential to get a proper diagnosis so that treatment can be given as soon as possible. Do not adopt a wait-and-see attitude because allergy symptoms such as intense itchiness can greatly...
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Canine lupus (medically known as Lupus Erythematosus Complex) can be acute or chronic. The exact cause of the disease is unknown. There are two forms of lupus in dogs: Systemic Lupus Erythmatosus; and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus, also called...
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The lymphatic system is a series of “tubes” and glands (lymph nodes) in the body. It is responsible for fighting infections and is an important part of the body’s immune system. The cells in the lymphatic system is a type of...
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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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