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The liver helps your dog digest his food, removes toxins from his system and aids in blood clotting. Left undetected, liver disease can negatively impact other major body systems including the brain, though a condition called hepatic…

If you suspect your dog has consumed rat poison -- or a poisoned rodent -- get him to the vet as soon as possible. Unfortunately, symptoms of rat poisoning in dogs aren't always immediately obvious. Rat Poison Most…

Acute canine kidney failure is defined as the abrupt decline of kidney function in a dog. While infection or introduction of a toxin is often the cause of the syndrome, it rarely is diagnosed. The symptoms are fairly simple to spot, but…

The allergic response to flea bites, called flea allergy dermatitis, almost inevitably leads to reddened skin and hair loss when a dog tries to relieve itching. It takes just one flea bite to bring about a reaction on susceptible dogs, so…

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…