Dog Health

Mitral valve disease (MVD) — also referred to as degenerative mitral valve disease or endocardiosis — in dogs is a common cardiac condition that…

Hypoglycemia in dogs is the condition of having low blood sugar, which results in symptoms that mostly relate to an affected dog’s energy level. It can be caused…

Metabolic acidosis in dogs is a condition that happens when there’s an excessive level of acidity in the blood. If this happens for a…

Syringomyelia (SM) in dogs is a severe, chronic condition that affects the spinal cord. When fluid-filled cavities or cysts — known as syrinxes —…

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…

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