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 Infestation The good news is that ear mites are highly treatable.
Conditions Help! My Dog Has Been Stung By a Bee Let’s face it: Stings happen. Find out when to call a vet.
Conditions What to Know About Rabies in Dogs Staying 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 Concerned Pica 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 Dogs Mange 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 Dogs Cushing’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 Dysplasia Hip 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 Distemper Distemper 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.
Conditions Do Dogs Sweat? Dogs have sweat glands, but they don’t keep cool by sweating like humans do. The main way that dogs regulate their body temperature is by panting. Drooling and vasodilation (the expansion of blood vessels) also play roles. Here’s how to protect your dog from getting overheated on hot days or during exercise.
Conditions Are My Dog’s “Eye Boogers” Normal? Pretty much all dogs have “eye boogers” from time to time, and they’re often harmless. But there are times when eye discharge can be a sign of conditions that require veterinary attention. Here’s a rundown of various types of eye discharge and what they can mean.
Conditions Bladder Stones in Dogs Everything to know about bladder stones and urinary health in dogs.
Conditions Ringworm in Dogs Here’s what to know about this misleadingly named fungal infection in dogs.
