Dog Health

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

Ectropion in dogs is a medical condition that affects a dog’s eyes. It occurs when a dog’s lower eyelid begins to sag away from…

Pica in dogs is a condition where the animal feels compelled to eat objects that are not food items. These can include metal, plastic,…

Azotemia in dogs is a buildup of nitrogen-based substances, which include waste like urea, creatinine, old cells, and food, in the bloodstream. It’s most…

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…

Bronchitis in dogs is a condition where the bronchial airways become inflamed, which causes swelling and mucus to be released into the airway. It…

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…

Toxoplasmosis in dogs is an infection caused by a parasite known as Toxoplasma ghondii. This parasite usually affects cats and passes to other species through…