Knowing the main diseases and health problems that our dog may have, will help us identify the symptoms in the event that it suffers from them and carry out early treatment with the help of your veterinaryn. Thus preventing your illness or problem from being more serious. Here you will find many informative articles where you can see everything related to the health and care of a dog.
But remember, in case of illness, it should always be your vet who makes a diagnosis and prescribes appropriate treatment, since each dog is different.
It is scientifically proven that ticks are an important focus of diseases that should be avoided, such as canine Ehrlichiosis. So the hygiene and periodic deworming of our furry friends is essential. Knowing what this disease consists of and how it is transmitted is important in order to keep our dog healthy and protected, free …
We know very well that moderate exercise is synonymous with health, however this is not applicable in dogs since depending on age and breed, it is not always recommended to encourage our dog to exercise. While some breeds need to spend their energy on a daily basis with long walks and exercise, others just need …
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We all know that we must wash our dog from time to time to keep it clean and free of parasites, but what we often do not know is how often a dog should be bathed, something that varies depending on its type of hair and characteristics. From Dogsis we are going to explain what …
Seborrhea is a condition characterized by the presence of scales on the dog’s body. These can be dry or greasy. Furthermore, a distinction is made between primary and secondary seborrhea. Primary seborrhea is incurable, but treatment may be prescribed to keep it under control. Secondary seborrhea occurs as a symptom of another disease that will …
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There is a great inequality of opinion regarding weight gain in dogs that have been sterilized, both inside and outside the veterinary and nutritionist world. Many claim that their dogs started to gain weight after being spayed or neutered. Perhaps that is the reason why specific low-fat feeds have been created for sterilized dogs, to …
The healing properties of chamomile make it, since ancient times, a natural remedy widely used to treat various health problems. And not only in humans. In fact, it is common to recommend cleaning a dog’s eyes with chamomile to treat some eye conditions. Is it a really effective practice? Is it really a good thing …
When a part of the dog’s eyelid folds inward and the eyelashes come in contact with the eyeball, a rubbing occurs causing irritation, pain, and other medical problems. This problem is known as entropion in dogs. This condition is usually common in certain breeds and it is important to detect it early to avoid severe …
As its name indicates, hypervitaminosis is caused by an excessive amount of vitamins in the body, in this case, vitamin A. At present it is a very rare problem in dogs and almost no cases are usually detected. The wide distribution of commercial foods specially formulated for them has made it difficult to find nutritional …
Perichondritis is inflammation of the perichondrium, located in the pinna. There are several causes that can trigger perichondritis in the dog. Some are as common as allergies or ear infections. Let’s see in depth which are the main causes of this condition and how we should treat it, always remembering that it is essential that …
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They are louder, drier, combined with grunts or even moans. There are barks of various kinds, each with a different meaning. This sound, so easy to recognize but sometimes difficult to understand, is the voice of the dog; his way of communicating with us and with those of his own kind. In this article we …
One of the hardest moments we have to face dog lovers is when our dear furry friend leaves us forever. We never wanted that day to come, but unfortunately it is something that cannot be avoided. There are, in fact, various signs that tell us that a dog is going to die; especially if you …
Bones have always been considered a typical dog food, but are they really healthy for them? Should they be part of your diet? And, if so, which ones and how do we offer them to you? Next, we will explain what benefits the bones included in the dog’s diet can provide and, on the contrary, …
The accumulation and hardening of certain mineral salts in the urine is what causes the formation of kidney stones in dogs, a disorder that can seriously harm the health of our furry friends if not treated in time. These urinary stones in the kidney, the organ in which urine is produced, can have different shapes …
Canine coronavirus is an infectious disease that, although it usually has a good prognosis for recovery, without proper care it can cause major health problems in our dog. From Dogsis we will explain how this virus is spread, what are the best techniques to prevent it and in case of infection, how we should cure …
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Surely on many occasions we have heard a friend talk about his dog’s pedigree and how important it is, or it is even possible that our own dog has a pedigree certificate and we do not really know very well what it is for or what it means. Not all dogs have pedigree and more …
Dogs have a much sharper hearing than humans, allowing them to perceive sounds that are inaudible to us. Deafness in dogs is a relatively common condition and can occur from birth or develop over time. Let’s see what are the main factors that cause deafness and what are the most noticeable symptoms, as well as …
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We all know that dogs are animals that spend a large part of the day sleeping, resting, or simply enjoying a state of relaxation on their beds. However, sleeping in excess can be a symptom of a pathology that requires veterinary attention. Let’s see in detail when it is normal for a dog to sleep …
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It is not uncommon for a dog to have warts and it is common for our first reaction to be to remove them. But before, we have to know why they have come out, they are generally associated with canine papilloma although the diagnosis can only be given by a veterinaryn. Warts are benign, superficial …
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Undoubtedly, the most developed and characteristic sense of the dog is its exceptional sense of smell, compared to ours. This trait is due to the peculiarities of its nasal region, with millions of pain receptors. This extraordinary capacity has allowed him to establish a close collaboration with humans in multiple and important tasks since the …
Thelazia is an increasingly common eye parasite in dogs, although it is a great unknown for people who live with them. And it is that although it is originally from Asia, it is expanding and has already settled in countries such as Spain or Mexico. Knowing what its life cycle is and how it is …
Many dogs show allergy symptoms when spring arrives, this is due to the increase in pollen in the environment and the proliferation of plant foliage. Knowing the causes of spring allergy can help us protect our dog against it or detect symptoms prematurely to avoid affecting it much. There are even several treatments that we …
A dog sneezing is a sign that some cause is irritating its nasal cavity. A few sneezes from time to time are not worrisome and do not have to indicate a problem, but if they do not stop we should contact the vet. This is especially important if sneezing is very violent, there is a …
Vaccines are essential to prevent diseases and to control others that can be transmitted to humans. However, despite all its pros, you also have to consider the cons. And it is that the possible side effects of vaccines in dogs must be known so that, if they occur, they do not catch us by surprise. …
Glaucoma is an excess of fluids retained in internal parts of the eye, which produce pressure, pain and can even seriously hinder our dog’s vision. There are several types of glaucoma and different degrees of severity, so it is interesting that you know how they originate, what are its symptoms and if it has any …
As with humans, dogs can also suffer from different types of allergies and some of them are capable of causing serious damage. Today we are going to focus on pollen allergy because it is one of the most common, erroneously defined as a stationary allergy because it is mainly symptomatic in spring. From Dogsis we …
