Dogs
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Why Does My Dog Have Tear Stains? Have you ever noticed how many dogs have reddish brown staining of their fur? It occurs most commonly where tears moisten the fur around the dog’s eyes. This discoloration is caused by a chemical called porphyrin. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Pericardial Disease in Dogs The heart is a muscular pump that pushes blood throughout the entire body. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Dogs Heart disease is as scary in dogs as it is in humans. Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a serious condition of the heart that occurs when the heart muscle becomes diseased and weak. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Hemangiosarcoma in Dogs Hemangiosarcoma is a form of malignant cancer that arises from the cells that line blood vessels of various tissues of the body. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Lyme Disease in Dogs Lyme disease is caused by a corkscrew-shaped microscopic organism, or spirochete, called Borrelia burgdorferi. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Bladder Stones in Dogs Bladder stones are very painful for dogs, and some breeds are genetically prone to bladder stones such as beagles, dachshunds, bulldogs, and pugs. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Von Willebrand's Disease in Dogs Platelets play a vital role in the blood-clotting process. One of the most common veterinary problems encountered with regard to platelets is von Willebrand’s disease (vWD), a disorder in dogs that is characterized by excessive bleeding due to a defect in platelet function. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Peripheral Vestibular Disease in Dogs If you spin around in circles as fast as you can and then attempt to walk in a straight line, you’ll experience what your dog probably feels like if he’s suffering with vestibular disease. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Tapeworm Infection in Dogs Some dogs are unwittingly sharing meals with a nasty parasite. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Canine Distemper Canine distemper is a very contagious and deadly disease caused by a virus. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Hypoglycemia in Dogs Hypoglycemia is also known as low blood sugar. When a dog’s body is deprived of sugar, weakness, loss of consciousness, or death can result. Read More > |