Conditions Should Dog Owners Be Worried About the Spread of This Flesh-Eating Parasite? The veterinary community is warning about the northward spread of the New World screwworm, but you don’t need to panic. Here’s what to know.
Conditions What to Know About Bird Flu and Pet FoodThe Farmer’s Dog food is cooked to a temperature that kills bacteria and viruses—including bird flu.
Conditions What Does It Mean if My Dog’s Eyes Are Cloudy?Cloudy eyes can signal health problems in a dog. Here’s what to know about them, and when to call your vet.
Conditions What Is Panosteitis? Everything to know about this mysterious (but not life-threatening) disease.
Conditions Ear Mites: How to Prevent, Recognize, and Treat Your Dog’s Itchy InfestationThe good news is that ear mites are highly treatable.
Conditions Help! My Dog Has Been Stung By a BeeLet’s face it: Stings happen. Find out when to call a vet.
Conditions What to Know About Rabies in DogsStaying up-to-date on your dog’s rabies vaccination is crucial—and often the law.
Conditions Pica in Dogs: How to Spot It and When to Be ConcernedPica is a disorder in which dogs compulsively ingest things that aren’t food, like clothing, garbage, paper, dirt, plastic, rocks, and even metal. Read on for when to call your vet.
Conditions All About Mange in DogsMange is a skin disease caused by microscopic mites. Here’s what to know about the two types of the disease, sarcoptic mange (also known as scabies), and demodectic mange (also known as demodex).
Conditions Why Is My Senior Dog Drinking a Lot of Water?More is often better when it comes to hydration. But what if your senior dog seems to be drinking too much water? Here’s what’s normal, and what to do if they’re drinking in excess.
Conditions Everything to Know About Cushing’s Disease in DogsCushing’s disease, caused by the overproduction of cortisol, can be dangerous if left untreated in dogs. Here’s how to spot Cushing’s in your dog, and how veterinarians may treat it.
Conditions What Is Limber Tail Syndrome in Dogs?Limber tail syndrome is a sprain or strain of the muscles in a dog’s tail. Most dogs recover before long with some rest (and, if necessary, medication). Still, it’s best to bring any dog with tail trouble to the vet for a full exam to make sure you’re giving them the care they need and ruling out more serious issues.
Conditions What to Know About Hip DysplasiaHip dysplasia is a common skeletal disorder characterized by a deformity of the hip joint. Here’s what causes it, how to prevent it, and how veterinarians diagnose and treat it.
Conditions What You Need to Know About DistemperDistemper is often fatal, and causes permanent damage in many survivors, but you can prevent it by keeping your dog up-to-date on their vaccinations and being cautious when they’re too young to be fully vaccinated.
