Upper respiratory infections in dogs can affect the bronchi, trachea, throat, and nasal cavities and are common, especially in ones with compromised immune systems. These infections are often caused by bacteria and viruses that are quite contagious, which is why outbreaks are often seen in shelters, kennels, or places where…
Canine colitis is an inflammation of the colon in dogs and is responsible for some 50 percent of cases of…
Coccidia in dogs is a gastrointestinal condition that refers to a particularly foul smelling sort of diarrhea. The feces…
Dead tail in dogs, also referred to as swimmer’s tail, cold tail, or broken tail, is a medical condition that…
Enlarged prostate in dogs, also known as prostatomegaly, is a condition that can affect any male, though it is…
Toxoplasmosis in dogs is an infection caused by a parasite known as Toxoplasma ghondii. This parasite usually affects cats and…
Azotemia in dogs is a buildup of nitrogen-based substances, which include waste like urea, creatinine, old cells, and food,…
Cushing’s disease, or hyperadrenocorticism, in dogs is a condition caused by an overactive adrenal gland that pumps too many…
Polyuria in dogs is an abnormal increase in urine, defined as greater than 50 ml/kg per day, which can…