Dogs

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…

Most canine skin rashes result from dermatitis, allergies or fleas. Dogs can also develop yeast or bacterial infections causing skin rashes. The rashes itch, causing your dog to dig and bite at the irritated area. This makes the rash worse…

Dogs, like people, need medication to help them stay dog healthy, to reduce pain, to fight infection and to remove parasites. While medications have beneficial effects if used properly, all medications, whether over-the-counter or…

The key to treating a bulging disc in a dog is to determine the severity of the problem and maintaining open communication with your primary veterinarian. Your veterinarian plays an important role in deciding which treatment is the best…

Zoonosis is the name for any infectious disease that can be spread from animals to humans. Reverse Zoonosis occurs when the disease spreads from humans to animals. Many modern diseases started out as Zoonotic diseases, but it is impossible…

It is caused by an over abundance of the usually harmless population of microscopic mites that live in the roots of the animal's hair. The disease is thought to be genetic, and sometimes the immune system in affected young puppies is not…

Puppies with parvovirus symptoms require fast treatment and relief. Parvovirus can quickly make a puppy extremely ill, due to dehydration and other complications caused by severe vomiting and diarrhea. If your puppy has parvo, begin…