Dogs

One in four dogs dies of cancer, according to the website Vetinfo. The most common types of canine cancer are bone, skin and oral. Any breed at any age can get this often dreaded, debilitating and fatal disease, but early diagnosis and…

Dogs can contract roundworms by licking or eating roundworm-infested soil as well as by eating or drinking infected food and water. Roundworms live in the intestines, feeding off what the host eats. Dogs can become sick from roundworms,…

A Staphylococcal bacterial infection (or staph infection) is a skin affliction that causes discomfort in dogs. Staphylococcal bacteria are a natural part of a dog's life, but certain triggers--allergies, poor health, stress or a weak immune…

Mange may affect domestic animals such as dogs.There are several skin conditions that may mimic the symptoms of mange, such as autoimmune diseases, dermatitis and bacterial infections. There are two types of mange that commonly occur in…

Bone infection in dogs is also referred to as osteomyelitis. A bone infection can affect the hard outer layer of the bone, which is known as the cortex, the bone marrow and the periosteum, which is the fibrous bone sheath. Learning more…

Lymphoplasmacytic rhinitis can affect dogs of any breed, at any age. Rhinitis in dogs is often seasonal, but lymphoplasmacytic rhinitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that may affect dogs year-round. Identification…

The thyroid gland produces hormones that regulate various body functions, including the metabolism. Hypothyroidism is the most common thyroid problem in dogs, though hyperthyroidism may also occur in rare cases. All canine thyroid problems…

The family dog is so much more than simply a pet. When that animal gets sick and starts throwing up, you want to do everything you can to help your dog get better. And when you are cleaning it up, you might wonder why the vomit is yellow.…

Respiratory problems in dogs can happen just as frequently as they do in humans. Fortunately, veterinarians now have many treatments available to them to help alleviate canine breathing issues, and pet owners should not hesitate to take…

Anyone who's seen Disney's classic "Old Yeller" knows and fears the word "rabies." This disease is caused by a virus that attacks the animal's central nervous system in a number of irrevocable ways. Rabies progresses in one of two ways, and…