Dog Rat Poisoning Mice and rats are definitely a nuisance and many people use rat poison and other killing methods to rid their homes of these pests. The problem arises, however, when there are other pets, such as dogs and cats that live in the home that could potentially get into the poison or ingest […]
Dog Ringworm Although many people think canine ringworm is caused by a parasite thanks to the use of the word “worm,” it is actually caused by one of several varieties of fungi which cause a rash on a dog’s skin. Signs and Symptoms The signs and symptoms of canine ringworm are usually the same in […]
Dog Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Information Ticks carrying the bacteria known as Ricksettsia rickettsii spread Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. This bacteria comes from the class Ricksettsia, which can cause various diseases in canines and humans. The disease is prominent during the tick season, which generally runs from April to September. It […]
Dog Shiny Coat What it Takes to Get a Dog’s Coat Shiny For dogs, a shiny, lush, clean and soft coat gives the impression of health and good grooming. Although dogs seen performing on TV and commercials always tend to display a perfect coat, in real life a dog’s coat can often appear dull and […]
Dog Sunburn Although people easily understand that they need to protect themselves against sunburn, they don’t always know that their pets can be equally susceptible to the sun’s harsh rays. But dogs can definitely suffer from the effects of the sun, including sunburn. Animals with short fur are particularly vulnerable but nearly any type of […]
Dog Testicular Cancer While testicular Dog Cancer is rare in younger dogs, it is considered one of the more common tumors in dogs that are intact as they reach their senior years. These tumors are most commonly found in older intact males. They can, however, occur at any age. Causes are unknown. Dogs that have […]
Dog Cell Sarcoma Synovial cells are in the joints of your dog. Synovial cell carcinomas are those that occur within the joint capsule or within the tendon sheath. These particular cancers usually occur in the larger joints of dogs. Joints such as the shoulder, knee and elbow are the most commonly involved. Nevertheless, there is […]
Dog Transitional Cell Carcinoma What is transitional cell carcinoma? This is an especially aggressive tumor of the bladder. The lower bladder neck is the usual location in dogs. It will cause an obstruction of the bladder which can be partial or complete. The tube that carries the urine from the bladder is involved in more […]
Dog Tumors Tumors and Dog Cancer are not synonymous. There are a variety of tumors that dogs get that are more a bother than a danger. Fatty tumors pop up on older animals. They feel like a squishy lump and very movable. They should not concern dog parents unless they become so large that they […]
Dog Uterine Tumors This type of tumor is rare in dogs and can be benign. Most commonly they are malignant. They will appear mostly in middle aged to older dogs that are intact. They can easily be prevented by having your dog spayed at an early age. The most common type of tumor is a […]
