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.
Hip dysplasia is a fairly common joint disease in dogs and the treatments available for this pathology are increasingly complete and innovative. Until a few years ago, treatment for canine hip dysplasia was based on giving pain medication and performing surgery when the disease was very advanced. Currently, therapeutic options have been improved, allowing dogs …
Under normal conditions, puppies begin to walk on their paws around three weeks of age, but there is a pathological condition that prevents pups from standing and walking, known by the name of swimming puppy syndrome. Puppies with this syndrome maintain a position in which their chest and abdomen are in contact with the ground …
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Cataracts are a serious ocular pathology, since they can cause blindness to the affected dog. And although they are more associated with older dogs, the truth is that they can occur at any age. Thus, a distinction is made between congenital and acquired cataracts. Sometimes cataracts can be solved by surgery, allowing the dog to …
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Among the different breeds that we can find with Pitbull genetics, the Pitbull Blue stands out for its peculiar beauty and physical characteristics. With blue eyes or honey color and gray hair, he will not leave anyone indifferent. That is why we want to tell you all the details about this impressive breed, from its …
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Lucky people who have a dog for a long time, we know how common diarrhea can be in dogs. Diarrhea is not always a health problem for our dog, although obviously depending on some factors it may be necessary to use medication. To put a treatment or home remedy that helps stop diarrhea in our …
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Small dog breeds have always stood out for their extraordinary abilities, for the simplicity of their maintenance and for being excellent household companions. Known as toy, mini or even dwarfs, these little ones will quickly conquer us, earning a huge place in our hearts. Do you want to know which are the most popular? We …
Yeasts are organisms that are found naturally in the skin of dogs as part of their normal skin flora, without causing alterations. However, if there is a drop in the defenses or underlying alterations in the dog’s skin, there may be a proliferation of these yeasts and skin symptoms such as itching, redness and bad …
Among the cutaneous pathologies that dogs can suffer, there is a group of rare autoimmune diseases, which are known as canine pemphigus complex. These skin diseases are characterized in that the animal develops a series of lesions in the mucosa or skin (vesicles, ulcers and crusts), which can be very painful for the animal. Let’s …
Skin disorders are one of the conditions that we find most frequently in the veterinary practice. There is a wide variety of diseases that can affect the dog’s skin and many manifest in a similar way, complicating its diagnosis. For this reason, we will try to clarify the causes, symptoms and treatment of the main …
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It is not necessary to live in rural areas where cereal is traditionally grown in the fields, nor is it necessary to walk through forests or areas surrounded by nature. The ears are part of plants that grow anywhere, fields, towns, cities, parks, roads … And the truth is that they represent a danger to …
There are many types of cancer in dogs that are easily distinguishable, others, however, are hidden at first sight and certain veterinary tests are necessary to detect them. We will explain what are the most common types of cancer in dogs and what are their characteristics. Remember that even if your dog has the same …
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Pododermatitis is a pathology that can affect the feet and hands of dogs. Being a part of the body in continuous contact with the ground, it is especially vulnerable. Therefore we must monitor this area regularly. If we find any alteration, such as pododermatitis, we will have to seek veterinary assistance. Delaying it could aggravate …
Filariosis is a parasitic disease caused by a worm, the filaria, which is transmitted to the dog through the bite of a mosquito. It is also known by the name of heartworm disease. And it is that this parasite lodges inside this organ but, also, in the arteries that go to the lungs and the …
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This small breed attracts attention, first of all, for its appearance, in which its dark face and flattened nose stand out. Pug are brachycephalic dogs, an anatomical conformation that is associated with some health problems. As for the character, these dogs are really nice, happy and playful. Of course, we can not expect them to …
There are several home remedies to eliminate the smell of dog urine. During training or due to an illness that causes incontinence, your dog may have accidents inside the house. And if we don’t remove the smell entirely, it will continue to urinate in inappropriate places. There are products on the market formulated for this …
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A dog’s loss of strength in its hind legs can be due to a myriad of causes. Poisonings, neurological, systemic problems, trauma, etc. They can affect the hind legs and impede the normal walking of the animal. As there are so many diagnostic possibilities, a visit to the vet is mandatory in order to start …
If any problem or object obstructs the journey through the gastrointestinal tract, our dog will suffer what is called an intestinal obstruction. This can cause serious complications, so it is important to go to the vet urgently. Intake of foreign bodies is usually the most common cause of obstruction. So it is a more common …
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Ataxia is not a disease, but the symptom that there is a problem at the neurological level. This can have different causes, so it is important to go to the vet to establish a diagnosis. The prognosis depends on the cause behind the ataxia. Some dogs will be able to recover while others will have …
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Also called gastric, duodenal, or gastroduodenal ulcers, these ulcers are lesions on the mucosa of the digestive system that put our dog’s life at risk and that may have their origin in diseases or drugs. Below we will see what they are, what causes them, what tests are needed to diagnose them and how they …
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Nowadays it is very common for dogs, regardless of whether they are male or female, to be sterilized. But about the control of the reproductive cycle in this species, many myths still circulate. In addition, some caregivers are not clear about the difference between spaying and castrating or the recommended age to do so or …
Fleas are one of the main parasites that affect our beloved dogs, being also very harmful to their health and even ours. They reproduce very easily and in a few days, they can create a plague on the dog and in our home. Eliminating them as soon as we detect them is essential, so if …
Have you ever noticed that your dog has a dry and repetitive cough or makes some noises like he is choking? In small dog breeds this problem is very common and is related to the obstruction of its trachea. Although the symptoms may be due to other conditions, such as kennel cough or choking, if …
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The most frequent internal parasites in dogs are those that are commonly known as worms or earthworms. They can be round worms “nematodes” or flat “cestodes or tapeworms”. These parasites frequently lodge in the dog’s intestine, but can also affect the heart and lungs. Let’s see what internal worms can infect our dog and how …
The American Foxhound or American Foxhound is a dog with a sweet, independent and docile character. Its origin dates back to the United States, where it was formerly bred as a hound dog, thanks to its agility, smell and speed to run. Do you want to know what are its main characteristics and care? Discover …
There are several factors that can cause a dog to have diarrhea, although it is generally due to a poor diet or a sudden change in it. If your dog is defecating softer than normal, even having liquid or pasty feces, you will surely be experiencing intestinal irritation. Let’s see how to treat it and …
