Pica in dogs is a condition where the animal feels compelled to eat objects that are not food items. These can include metal, plastic, cloth, garbage, dirt, rocks, paper, or even feces. Usually, pica is a psychological, compulsive behavior issue for dogs, but it may also result from medical issues…
Selegiline is an FDA-approved drug used to treat cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS) — or dementia — and, occasionally, pituitary-dependent…
Gastroenteritis in dogs refers to an inflammation or irritation of the stomach and intestines. There are many possible causes,…
Thrombopathia in dogs is a rare blood disorder that affects the function of platelets or thrombocytes — the cells…
Streptococcus zooepidemicus — also known as Strep zoo — is a highly contagious pathogen that can cause serious illness…
Syringomyelia (SM) in dogs is a severe, chronic condition that affects the spinal cord. When fluid-filled cavities or cysts…
Hypoglycemia in dogs is the condition of having low blood sugar, which results in symptoms that mostly relate to an affected dog’s energy…
Metabolic acidosis in dogs is a condition that happens when there’s an excessive level of acidity in the blood.…
Mitral valve disease (MVD) — also referred to as degenerative mitral valve disease or endocardiosis — in dogs is…