Overview Canine Osteosarcoma accounts for 80% of malignant bone tumors and usually affects the leg bones of middle-aged or elderly dogs with a mean age of 1 ½ years. Appendicular osteosarcoma develops within the bone in the metaphyses of long bones of forelimbs, distal ulna, proximal and distal tibia and femur. Factors include ionizing radiation, […]
Overview Leptospirosis is a contagious zoonotic disease that may result in chronic liver and kidney disease and death. The organism Leptospires thrives in water. The species ‘Leptospira interogans is a bacterial pathogenic affecting both animals and humans. The strains causing Leptospirosis in dogs include L. Icterohaemorrhagiae and L. Canicola. Preventative vaccinations and wildlife migrations can […]
Overview Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada-like Syndrome is an immune mediated disease with severe autoaggression against melanocytes that are the pigment producing cells of the skin and eyes (iris). Named after the three scientists who detected this disease in humans, the VKH-Like syndrome appears in canines. Also known as Uveodermatologic Syndrome (UDS or UV Syndrome), this disease appears more […]
Overview Canine Influenza is caused by type A Orthomyxovirus. This newly emerged pathogen is a highly contagious respiratory infection that spreads through direct contact with a dog’s aerosolized respiratory secretions and with contaminated inanimate objects. Humans may inadvertently spread the infection between infected and uninfected canines. Two clinical syndromes exist: a mild form and a […]
Overview Brucellosis is a bacterial disease that affects many domestic animals such as pigs, cattle, and can also infect humans. The strains of brucellosis that originate from livestock were once developed as agents of biological warfare. In dogs it is transmitted primarily through breeding or sexual contacts, although it is also possible to contract the […]
Overview Canine herpes infection causes reproductive problems in adult dogs, and like human herpes is an infection that will be present for life. Adult dogs usually do not appear to be sick; however, in young puppies the infection is lethal with a very high mortality rate. The virus is transmitted via direct contact, which includes […]
Signs and Symptoms While West Nile Virus most commonly affects birds, it can also infect humans and other animals, including dogs. Generally, however, dogs do not seem to be particularly susceptible to this disease, as their immune systems are able to effectively fight off the virus. Yet, to be safe, it’s always a good idea […]
Dog Vitamins (Canine Supplements) Signs and Symptoms In order to be healthy, all dogs require exercise and proper nutrition. A healthy, balanced diet can go a long way toward ensuring health and happiness for your pet. However, just as with humans, a proper diet may not always be enough to ensure optimal nutrition. Generally, vitamins […]
Dog Tick-Transmitted Diseases Signs and Symptoms Even though ticks are tiny little insects, they pose a serious health risk to our canine companions. This is because dogs, like humans, are prone to contracting a variety of tick-borne diseases. The term tick-transmitted disease refers to a number of different illnesses that can be passed on to […]
