Dog Health

Cushing’s disease, or hyperadrenocorticism, in dogs is a condition caused by an overactive adrenal gland that pumps too many steroids and hormones into the…

Streptococcus zooepidemicus — also known as Strep zoo — is a highly contagious pathogen that can cause serious illness in dogs. It is a…

Apoquel is an FDA-approved medication used to provide relief for dogs suffering from itching and inflammation associated with allergic dermatitis and atopic dermatitis. It…

Hydrocephalus in dogs is where cerebrospinal fluid builds up in a dog’s skull, putting pressure on the brain. Sometimes called “water on the brain,”…

Enlarged prostate in dogs, also known as prostatomegaly, is a condition that can affect any male, though it is more common in dogs who…

Gastroenteritis in dogs refers to an inflammation or irritation of the stomach and intestines. There are many possible causes, such as viruses, cancer, or…

Thrombopathia in dogs is a rare blood disorder that affects the function of platelets or thrombocytes — the cells responsible for blood clotting. Unlike…

Canine colitis is an inflammation of the colon in dogs and is responsible for some 50 percent of cases of chronic diarrhea. While not a…

Coccidia in dogs is a gastrointestinal condition that refers to a particularly foul smelling sort of diarrhea. The feces is often described as smelling…

Dead tail in dogs, also referred to as swimmer’s tail, cold tail, or broken tail, is a medical condition that causes a dog’s tail to…