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.
Albinism in dogs is due to a gene mutation due to a lack of an essential protein for pigmentation of the skin and hair. The albino Doberman presents this genetic mutation and hence its characteristic white color. It is not something that only affects Doberman dogs or dogs in general, albinism also occurs in humans …
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If we find an abandoned dog, we may have to turn to an organization to take care of it. But it is not the same to leave a dog in a kennel than in a shelter. Let’s see the most important differences between these entities. Knowing all the information, we will know where it is …
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 …
Hiccups in dogs are, as in humans, a physiological event that has, in principle, no clinical relevance. Only when it does not remit we can think that there is some associated pathology. Normal hiccups, more common in puppies, are uncomfortable for the dog and will stop spontaneously in a matter of minutes. But if it …
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There are many queries that come to us daily via email asking about the nervousness that this breed acquires due to mere genetics. And is that these little ones do not stop still for a second !! Let’s see the origin of those nerves and what we can do on our part to make them …
Certain dog breeds are predisposed to suffer joint problems. In these cases chondroprotectors are a good option since they help protect them and prevent their wear. Let’s see how exactly these products work, what breeds usually need them and what are the best you can find on the market today. Index of contents 1 What …
Our furry friends can suffer from various diseases and conditions of the eyes throughout their lives. One of them is canine uveitis, which we are going to talk about long and hard in this Dogsis article. First, we will have to define what the uvea is and what are the causes that cause this part …
Aujeszky’s disease in dogs, also known as pseudorabies, is a pathology of viral origin that affects the central nervous system. It is deadly and there is still no treatment or vaccine against it. Despite the fact that their name can cause confusion regarding another serious disease such as rabies, the truth is that, beyond mortality, …
This beautiful dog, mix of mastina, has been locked in a kennel for a lifetime. It got there almost 5 years ago !! So there is an urgent need to find him a home. Weighing about 38 kg, she is actually chubby due to such a sedentary life, so she needs to lose weight. History …
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We all know this fantastic spice capable of giving a special smell and flavor to many foods and desserts, but what perhaps not everyone knows is the amount of beneficial medicinal properties that it can bring to both us and our dogs. Cinnamon was once thought to be harmful to dogs, but several studies and …
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Salmon oil is a product that in recent years has become very fashionable in both human and canine food. Its featured ingredient is the famous omega 3 fatty acid. It is true that its consumption offers benefits for our dog, but it is important to take care of the proportion in which it is administered. …
We are many people who, in addition to giving our dog his daily ration of food, we add a whim like some fresh, healthy and healthy fruit. Pineapple is among the foods that a dog can eat, although always be careful not to abuse it as it could cause some diarrhea. Let’s see in detail …
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When choosing the best for our furry, it is normal to ask ourselves: what is better, that the dog is inside or outside the home? This decision will mark his life and character, so it is something that you should meditate on, weighing all the pros and cons. Is it preferable to give him the …
We do not imagine a worse situation for a person than having to really consider sacrificing their dog, obviously for some reason of greater cause. But just because it is something that can be done… does not mean that it is something that should be done, or at least not in most situations where unfortunately …
Should I sacrifice the dog? – Only causes to practice Euthanasia Read More »
Sedentary life and bad eating habits also take their toll on our furry. In fact, obesity in dogs is an increasingly frequent problem. Let’s learn how to know if our dog is overweight or if he is overweight, how to assess the situation and know the origin of the problem and of course, tips to …
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If your dog is pregnant or you are thinking of letting them mount her to get a litter, it is normal that you have doubts about how many weeks a pregnancy lasts, since during the entire gestation period she will need special care. Those of us who have a dog know that they are part …
We all know that dogs are animals of habit, so the ideal is to accustom them to daily routines that include everything related to them, from walks to games, food and even veterinary visits. Let’s see what are the habits that we must take to make our dog happier and more emotionally and mentally balanced. …
Ascites in dogs can alert us to a serious disorder or disease. Therefore, although at first this liquid spill in the abdomen may seem like a minor problem, it is worth paying close attention. From Dogsis we are going to explain the causes of ascites in dogs, how are its symptoms and which treatments are …
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Is your furry man unable to sit correctly, does he not want to go for a walk as before or shows signs of pain when getting up? Don’t ignore these signs: it could be cauda equina syndrome in dogs. Take note of the main symptoms of this disease, the most common treatments and tips to …
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Ideally, a dog should always be attended by a professional, but there are times when there is no time to waste. So it is important to know what to do if a dog chokes. Take note in this article of basic first aid and the step-by-step to perform the well-known “Heimlich maneuver”. Having this information …
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When we accept the responsibility to adopt a dog and share our life with it, we also acquire the obligation to take care of its health. Keeping it free of parasites such as fleas, ticks, or intestinal parasites is obviously included. We are not aware of the danger of the diseases that fleas infect, we …
Ectropion, in a nutshell, could be defined as the eversion of the lower eyelid. It is due to different causes depending on whether it is a congenital defect caused by an alteration in the genes or, on the contrary, it is an acquired problem. Ectropion is an anatomical alteration that can cause eye disorders, since …
In the face of the pandemic caused by the Covid-19 coronavirus, we must avoid believing most of the hoaxes that circulate on social networks. Mainly those that indicate that domestic pets can be a source of contagion. Dogs and cats, human’s main domestic pets, can contract the disease but there is no evidence that they …
