Dog Multiple Myeloma Dogs and humans share very few if any characteristics; one thing they do share however is the possibility of contracting various forms of cancer. Multiple Myeloma in dogs is the same disease that people can develop as well. This type of Dog Cancer is considered non-curable in humans but remission in dogs […]
Dog Mushroom Poisoning Fairy rings, those big white mushrooms that seem to appear overnight in wet weather, are fascinating. They are also very poisonous mushrooms. Puppies and dogs do not know that until it is too late. However, these mushrooms are just one of many varieties of mushrooms that are poisonous to your dog. The […]
Dog Nicotine Toxicity Tobacco and tobacco products contain a poisonous alkaloid that comes from the tobacco plant itself; not only tobacco products contain nicotine. It can also be found in insecticides, smoking cessation aids, such as patches, inhalers and even gum. Nicotine alone is a poisonous substance. Its toxicity is not limited to humans and […]
Dog Pancreatic Cancer The pancreas is a gland that assists both the exocrine and endocrine systems of a dog’s body. As part of the exocrine system it aids in digestion. It produces several hormones as part of the endocrine system. Generally the cancers of the pancreas are epithelial and unfortunately have metastasized before they are […]
Dog Petroleum and Gasoline Toxicity Petroleum products can be lethal to dogs and other household pets. These products are not among the top causes of animal poisoning, but they can cause severe problems. The most common products that are the causes of this type of poisoning are kerosene, gasoline, diesel and propane. Petroleum products are […]
Dog Conjunctivitis (Canine Pink Eye) Signs and Symptoms For most dog owners, seeing their beloved canine in any kind of distress or discomfort is an unsettling experience. When a dog gets sick, it can’t communicate to us exactly what’s wrong, so it is up to the pet owner to pay close attention to the different […]
Dog Stomach Tumor The most common tumors that veterinarians find in a dog’s stomach are adenocarcinoma. Other types that have been found are Dog Lymphoma Cancer, Dog Mast Cell Tumors, leiomysarcoma, fibrosacroma, plasmacytoma and extramedulary. Adenocarcinomas frequently metastasize to the lymph nodes. The lymph nodes will lead to the liver and other organs. Combined, these […]
Dog Splenectomy If after your visit to the veterinarian, your vet determines that your dog needs a splenectomy, you will most likely have more questions than answers. This is the time to ask your vet every question you may have. What is the spleen? This oblong organ lies below the dog’s stomach. It is possible […]
Dog Spleen Tumor Spleen tumors are very aggressive. Hemangiosarcoma is the type of spleen tumor that is most common in dogs. There is little time after diagnosis that can be spared before treatment is begun. The spleen is a very vascular organ. It is the storehouse of blood. Its job is to remove damaged and […]
Dog Spleen Cancer The spleen is a small organ, located next to the dog’s liver. It has a variety of functions. The spleen stores blood, reinforces the immune system and filters out old or damaged red blood cells. Tumors in the spleen of dogs can be malignant or benign. In dogs hemangiosarcomas are the most […]
