Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z

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

Urinary Incontinence in Dogs Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Urinary Incontinence in Dogs
Most dog owners who have acquired a new puppy have been through the “accident” phase. Many of those dog parents ask themselves, “Will he ever stop peeing in the house?”
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Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) in Pets: A Blood Clotting Disorder Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) in Pets: A Blood Clotting Disorder
Patients don’t develop DIC as a primary cause. It’s not a disease that occurs by itself; rather, DIC is a complication that is seen as a result of secondary underlying causes in the body. With DIC, the body is unable to clot normally.
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Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism in Dogs Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism in Dogs
Thyroid disorders are more common in middle aged and older dogs. As with most organs the most common problems with the thyroid in dogs are either too much activity, or not enough activity
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What are Roundworms and Why Should I Care? Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z
What are Roundworms and Why Should I Care?
A survey conducted in 1996 using samples collected from across the United States found that more than 30% of dogs younger than 6 months of age were shedding roundworm eggs and other studies have shown that virtually all pups are born infected.
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Up close of a scared dog Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Is it an Emergency? Shivering, Lethargy, and More
Common complaints of shivering/shaking, and weakness/lethargy.
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Dog Hair Sheds Light On Hormonal Disease Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Dog Hair Could Shed Light on Cushings Disease in Dogs
Cushing’s disease typically occurs in older canines. The most common symptoms include increased thirst and urination, excessive appetite, thinning and loss of hair, and a pot-bellied appearance.
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November: National Pet Diabetes Month Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z
November: National Pet Diabetes Month
November is National Diabetes Month, and while this month was originally designed to increase awareness of this common endocrine disease in humans, we need to be aware of the growing prevalence of DM in dogs and cats also.
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Lipomas: Also Known as "Lumps and Bumps"
Dogs and cats commonly develop “lumps and bumps” just about anywhere on or under the skin. Because what feels like a “fatty mass” or lipoma may in fact be something much worse, it is always advisable to have it checked out by your family veterinarian.
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Person holding sick dog Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z
When Is It Time To Panic? Evaluating Emergency Situations
So when is that “problem” really serious? When should you panic and take your pet to your veterinarian immediately?
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sad german shepherd pit bull mix Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z
Vestibular Disease: How Do You Know if Your Dog Had a Stroke?

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