Dog Chemotherapy Drug Side Effects Chemotherapy treatments for Dog Cancer, does not have the same degree of side effects in dogs as it does in humans. Dogs are given lower doses than humans. Chemotherapy drug side effects will also vary with the drug used. The decision to use Dog Cancer Chemotherapy to treat cancer in […]
Dog Colon Cancer Any change in your dog’s personality or physical appearance is a cause for investigation. Dog symptoms can vary drastically with colon cancer. Signs and Symptoms There are two types of colon cancer that are experienced by dogs. One is adenocarcinoma and the other is lymphoma. The adenocarcinoma affects the anal glands of […]
Dog Common Cancers There are many different types of Dog Cancer that can affect dogs. Below are brief descriptions of each form of cancer that your dog could suffer from: Abdominal Cancer This form of cancer is common in all breeds of dogs. Abdominal cancers can affect the liver, spleen, intestines, and kidneys. It can […]
Dog Coughs (Canine Kennel Cough) Signs and Symptoms A dog may require cough medicine as a result of numerous different underlying causes and conditions. A canine cough can manifest itself in several different forms, including dry, hacking, wheezy, moist, or weak. It can also plague your dog frequently or just occur occasionally. In some cases, […]
Dog DEET Toxicity With the warm breezes and fun days of summer, come bugs. That bottle or can of insect repellent is never more than an arms distance away. Hopefully it is behind a door that your dog cannot open. Insect repellents that contain DEET can be extremely toxic to dogs. While they may be […]
Dog Dandruff Dandruff is a condition that has been around for many years. It is a condition in which the skin flakes and eventually falls off, causing white specks to appear all over one’s clothing. The same condition can appear in any animal, but in dogs the condition can be a bit different. Cheyletellosis This […]
Dog Depression Dogs can suffer from a wide array of illnesses and health conditions that are very much the same as those that are endured by humans. Dog Arthritis, Dog Heart Disease, GI disturbances, hormonal imbalances, congenital defects and skin conditions are just a few of the problems that can affect your canine friends. It […]
Dog Dermatomyositis Affecting primarily Shetland Sheepdogs and Collies, as well as their crossbreeds, this is a hereditary disease that affects a dog’s skin and muscle. There have been several possible theories including autoimmune deficiencies and infections along with “hereditary predisposition” for this disease in humans. Signs and Symptoms Symptoms of the disease are inflammation on […]
Dog Detoxification You’ve probably heard of the detoxification for humans, but what about dogs? Dogs are regularly exposed to chemicals that can be harmful to them, whether it be from pollution they get from the environment (smog, etc.), chemicals in the water, chemicals used around the home, Dog Lawn Chemicals and pesticides, contaminants in food […]
Dog Diarrhea (Canine Diarrhea) Signs and Symptoms Diarrhea is a problem that commonly affects dogs. It can arise as a result of a variety of different causes and involves the passing of soft or liquid stools, sometimes with a bad odor. Also, when a dog is suffering diarrhea, it tends to pass such stools with […]
