Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z

Is your dog sick? Here you’ll find a comprehensive list of canine diseases and conditions.

What Are Parasites? Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z
What Are Parasites?
Don't let any of these disgusting things make a meal of your pet.
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Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) in Dogs Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) in Dogs
This disease is transmitted by ticks faster than most others.
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Macrocyclic Lactones: Ivermectin for Dogs Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Macrocyclic Lactones: Ivermectin for Dogs
Have you heard of ivermectin? There's a good chance it's on your dog.
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Mast Cell Tumors in Dogs Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Mast Cell Tumors in Dogs
A new lump on your dog requires immediate attention. Learn about mast cell tumors.
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Dog Laying Down Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z
10 Things You Need to Know About Heartworm and Your Dog
What you don’t know about heartworm can hurt your dog.
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10 Questions to Ask Your Veterinarian about Gastric Dilatation-Vulvulus: Bloat Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z
10 Questions to Ask Your Veterinarian about Gastric Dilatation-Vulvulus: Bloat
When the stomach rotates, it is anchored down at the esophagus and intestines. A GDV prevents any stomach contents from moving out of the stomach and into the intestines, and is fatal without immediate treatment.
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The Dangers of Esophageal Foreign Bodies in Dogs Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z
The Dangers of Esophageal Foreign Bodies in Dogs
Do you have a small dog that likes to wolf down treats or rawhides really quickly? If so, this blog is a must read! 
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Breathing Problems in dogs and cats: Dyspnea Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Breathing Problems in Dogs and Cats: Dyspnea
As a pet owner, you have to be able to observe the difference between dyspnea and tachypnea, because dyspnea is a life-threatening emergency. Most of the time pets are tachypneic first, which can serve as your first clue that dyspnea may be on the way.
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Sad black diabetic dog Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Diabetes Complications in Dogs and Cats: Diabetes Ketoacidosis (DKA)
When diabetic dogs go undiagnosed, the complication of DKA can occur.
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Dog and Cat Nose Bleeds: Epistaxis
Nose bleeds - often medically called “epistaxis” - are never normal in dogs or cats. When they occur, they can quickly turn into severe bleeding and be accompanied by secondary signs of shock.
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