Artery Inflammation in Dogs
Juvenile Polyarteritis and Beagle Pain Syndrome in Dogs Juvenile polyarteritis, also referred to medically as beagle pain syndrome, is a systemic disease that is seemingly…
Abnormal Eyelid in Dogs
Entropion in Dogs Entropion is a genetic condition in which a portion of the eyelid is inverted or folded inward. This can cause an eyelash…
Acid Reflux in Dogs
Gastroesophageal Reflux in Dogs Gastroesophageal reflux is a condition characterized by the uncontrollable reverse flow of gastric or intestinal fluids into the tube connecting the…
Anemia, Regenerative in Dogs
Regenerative Anemia in Dogs Blood is made up a cellular portion, and a liquid portion called plasma. This cellular makeup of blood includes the red…
Anemia, Nonregenerative in Dogs
Non-regenerative Anemia in Dogs A decrease in red blood cells is called anemia. Typically, bone marrow will respond to this decrease by increasing red blood…
Anemia Due to Enlarged Blood Cells in Dogs
Anemia, Megaloblastic (Anemia, Nuclear Maturation Defects) in Dogs In this disease, red blood cells fail to divide and become abnormally large. These cells are…
Anemia Due to Iron Deficiency in Dogs
Anemia, Iron Deficiency in Dogs When the body is deficient in iron, red cells do not develop as they should. The lack of iron causes…
Bacterial Infection (Streptococcus) in Dogs
Streptococcal Infections in Dogs Streptococcal infection refers to a bacterial infection caused by streptococcus. Puppies and older dogs are most suscetible to developing this disease,…
Bacterial Infection (Pyoderma) of the Skin in Dogs
When a dog’s skin is cut or wounded, there is an increased risk of infection. Pyoderma refers to an infection of the skin and can…
Acute Vomiting in Dogs
Image via RelentlessImages/Shutterstock.com It is not uncommon for dogs and cats to vomit from time to time. They might have eaten something that upset their…
Bacterial Infection (Campylobacteriosis) in Dogs
Campylobacteriosis in Dogs Campylobacteriosis is a bacterial infection prevalent in puppies younger than six months old. The bacteria which causes the disease can even be…
Aspirin Poisoning in Dogs
Aspirin Toxicity in Dogs Aspirin, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication, has beneficial effects including anti-platelet, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic properties. However, it can also be toxic. Once…
Anal Gland Cancer in Dogs
Adenocarcinoma, Anal Sac/Perianal in Dogs While anal gland/sac cancer (adenocarcinoma) is not common, it is an invasive disease that does not generally have a positive…
Abscesses in Dogs
Surface wounds are fairly common in pets, but they can become problematic if they become infected and are left untreated. While most irritations can often…
Anemia (Methemoglobinemia) in Dogs
Methemoglobinemia in Dogs The purpose of hemoglobin in the blood is to carry oxygen from the lungs to other parts of the body. Methemoglobin is…