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Common signs of illness in an aging dog include repeated vomiting, diarrhea, weight gain or loss and an overall lack of energy. Although these symptoms can appear in sick canines of all ages, a number of specific medical conditions are more…

Clostridium tetani bacteria are the culprit behind tetanus. They form spores that can grow in conditions with minimal oxygen, such as in soil. If a dog with a deep wound, such as a puncture wound from a bite, comes in contact with dirt…

Mycoplasma is a bacterial infection that is estimated to affect up to 50 percent of male dogs and 75 percent of female dogs. It can end up affecting multiple organs and does not always present itself with symptoms. Healthy and unhealthy…

In a perfect world, medications would do only what they were made for and would not produce any unwanted or adverse side effects. Unfortunately, all medications have the potential to cause side effects in any dog, no matter their age, breed…

The scratching and licking your dog does may be enough to drive you up the wall. Although some scratching and licking is normal, if it becomes excessive it maybe a way for your dog to deal with some sort of skin problem. Sometimes the…

Humans are not the only living beings diagnosed with cancer. Dogs are also prone to a variety of this disease. Just as in humans, radiation and surgery are ways to treat cancer in dogs. In addition, a combination of chemotherapy…

Educating yourself on the gestation period of your dog and what to expect when she goes into labor, allows you to give her a hand in the birthing process, if she needs it. Gestation Period The average gestation…

A cataract is an opacity that is a film interference in the eye. As your dog grows older he is more vulnerable to cataracts due the natural degeneration that results from the aging process. If your dog develops cataracts the lens of his eye…

While dog bites are fairly common in all parts of the world, rabies in dogs is decidedly uncommon in the U.S. The few dogs that contract rabies tend to contract it from wild animals, such as skunks, bats and raccoons. These dogs are usually…

Food allergies, contact allergies, allergies to vaccines, medications, insect bites and inhalant allergies may be the cause of a variety of symptoms. While symptoms may vary, those most often noted are scratching, poor coat condition, runny…