Dog Health and Care

Severe neck and shoulder pain in your dog can make it difficult for him to enjoy life. Unlike a human, a dog cannot verbalize the pain he feels. You have to figure out when he is in pain. Understanding the symptoms, causes and treatments…

If your dog has suffered a skin burn, there are some things you can do at home to help ease the pain and discomfort. Keep in mind, however, that such treatment is not a substitute for a veterinary examination and treatment. Home treatment…

Of the top five leading causes of non-accidental death in dogs, according to DogPro.com, canine liver disease may already have reached an advanced stage when diagnosed. As a large gland, the liver performs essential bodily functions. It…

Symptoms of anxiety in dogs are somewhat different than for people with anxiety. A dog displays anxiety by pacing, panting, drooling, barking constantly, or relieving himself in the house in areas he normally would not. Dogs become anxious…

Mange is a skin condition caused by mites that often occurs in puppies and adult dogs. There are two types of mange, sarcoptic mange, caused by the sarcoptis scabei mite, or demodectic mange, caused by the demodex canis mite. Each of these…

A number of diagnostic imaging tests are available to veterinarians, including radiographs, ultrasounds and echocardiograms. The most advanced technology being utilized with increasing frequency is MRI. This safe, noninvasive and painless…

"Kidney failure" is a frightening term, and though your dog's kidneys are compromised and not functioning efficiently, they still work and produce urine -- they just aren't filtering waste products as they should. Subcutaneous fluid therapy…

Kidney failure is a common problem in dogs, especially older dogs. The failure can be caused by numerous factors including injury or trauma, parasites, infections, autoimmune disease or poisoning. Dogs that are experiencing kidney failure…

When you get a dog, one of the first decisions you will make regarding its health is what type of heartworm prevention you will use. Choosing the right heartworm preventative is an important part of being a responsible dog owner. And,…

The Australian cattle dog is an intelligent, hardworking dog. One of its ancestors is the wild Australian dingo, and those genes can still be seen in the Aussie's naturally athletic body and short, straight coat. The Australian cattle dog…