There are numerous reasons for why pet owners would like to prevent pregnancy in their pets. There are numerous reasons for why pet owners would…

Rectoanal Polyps in Dogs Rectoanal polyps is characterized by the growth of flap-like protrusions in the anal and rectal walls. The polyps may be directly…

Pneumothorax in Dogs Pneumothorax is the medical term for an accumulation of air in the pleural space, the area between the chest wall and the…

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…

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…

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…

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 Rodenticide Poisoning in Dogs The purpose of an anticoagulant is to prevent the coagulation (clotting) of blood. These agents are commonly used in rat…

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…

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…

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…