Bacterial Infection (Pyelonephritis) of the Kidneys in Dogs
Pyelonephritis in Dogs Pyelonephritis is a bacterial infection of the renal pelvis, the funnel-like part of the ureter in the dog’s kidney. Normally, if pyelonephritis…
Author: Michael D'Abruzzo
Arthritis of Multiple Joints in Dogs
Nonerosive, Immune-Mediated Polyarthritis in Dogs Nonerosive immune-mediated polyarthritis is an immune-mediated inflammatory disease of the diarthroidal joints (movable joints: shoulder, knee, etc.), which occurs in…
Abnormal Development of the Elbow in Dogs
Elbow Dysplasia in Dogs Elbow dysplasia is a condition caused by the abnormal growth of cells, tissue, or bone. The condition is characterized by a…
Abnormal Passageway Between the Mouth and Nasal Cavity in Dogs
Oronasal Fistula in Dogs A fistula is characterized as an abnormal passageway between two openings, hollow organs, or cavities. They occur as a result of…
Bacterial Infection (Metritis) of the Uterus in Dogs
Metritis in Dogs Metritis is inflammation of the endometrium (lining) of the uterus due to a bacterial infection, usually occurring within a week after a…
Anticoagulant Poisoning in Dogs
Anticoagulant Rodenticide Poisoning in Dogs The purpose of an anticoagulant is to prevent the coagulation (clotting) of blood. These agents are commonly used in rat…
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…