Dog Health

Ascites, also known as abdominal effusion or free abdominal fluid, is a serious medical condition in dogs in which there is an abnormal buildup…

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

Syncope is the medical term for fainting, which happens when dogs lose consciousness, usually due to a lack of oxygen and nutrients normally provided to…

Paralysis in dogs happens when the central nervous system’s ability to coordinate the body’s movements is diminished or completely lost. All cases of paralysis…

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…

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,…