Dog Immunotherapy Treatment Treatments that stimulate the body’s immune system have been used for many years. These treatments are called immunotherapy. In the past they were primarily used for fighting viruses and bacteria. In recent years, scientists have realized the value of immunotherapy for protecting the body in other situations. One of these is cancer. […]
Dog Increased Pigmentation Pigmentation is the term used to describe the color in a dogs coat or skin. It varies according to the dog’s breed and may become “hyper pigmented” which is an increase or darkening of the color or, in some instances, may lose color. There are many different reasons for this occurrence. Some […]
Dog Increased Urination If you notice a change in your dogs urinary output, close observation is in order. Although it can be as simple as your dog having Dog Increased Thirst, consuming more water because of salt consumption or hot weather (such as with Dog Heatstroke), there are other conditions, some life-threatening that can also […]
Dog Intestinal Cancer Having a pet can be an expensive venture, no matter if it is a dog or a cat, especially when your beloved pet is diagnosed with any type of Dog Cancer. The initial cost of owning a dog, which is usually the purchase price or adoption fee, is not the only cost […]
Dog Intestinal Tumors According to reports, as stated by the National Canine Cancer Foundation, only about 10 percent of all dogs are found to have intestinal tumors. Here is the breakdown of the different kinds of intestinal tumors that dogs have: lymphoma is estimated at 29 percent, leimyosarcoma at 23 percent, adenocarcinoma at 17 percent […]
Dog Intracranial Neoplasia There seems to be an indication that dogs are affected by intracranial neoplasia more than any other species of animals. These tumors are categorized in two different terms: primary and secondary. The primary tumors start in the spinal cord, brain and other areas of the central nervous systems. Although there is usually […]
Dog Iron Toxicity Iron is a necessary element in the formation of red blood cells. Many of the vitamins and supplements available for your dog contain some amount of iron. However, as with most things, although some iron is needed too much can cause serious health problems for your dog. Any ingredient in the supplement […]
Dog Jaundice When your dog develops a yellow color to their mucus membranes and other body tissue, your dog is jaundiced. This is the result of elevated levels of bilirubin. Bilirubin is the material that comes from red blood cells that have broken down. Jaundice is not normal. The first place an owner may notice […]
Dog Itching The Three Most Common Causes of Dog Itching Itching, scratching, licking, biting and rubbing up against objects are common issues that dog owners frequently have to deal with. Often, after a closer examination of the animal’s fur and skin dog owners may notice scabs, sores, dandruff and other worrisome signs. For some dogs, […]
Dog Kidney Tumor Thankfully there are some types of tumors which do not affect your dog that much and kidney tumors are one such form form. This type of Dog Cancer is very uncommon in dogs and very few do suffer from it, if they do then they can continue to live with one kidney. […]
