Posted on March 28, 2014
Dog Cancer Prevention We all love our dogs, and would do anything to keep them well. Although you can’t always prevent Dog Cancer, you can certainly do things that will reduce the risk of cancer occurring. Most often, cancers occur in older dogs. Dog Lymphoid Leukemia and Dog Myelodysplasia are two of the four possible […]
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Posted on March 28, 2014
Dog Cancer in Senior Dogs The leading cause of death in senior dogs is cancer. While you may not be able to prevent it from happening, you may possibly prevent it from spreading or getting larger. There are a few steps you will need to take. Cancer Prevention •It is very important to keep up […]
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Posted on March 28, 2014
Dog Ceruminous Gland Tumors This is a big word for a small part of the body. It is in the ear. The glands that produce wax in the ear are called ceruminous glands. These types of Dog Tumors are usually less than 1cm in size and are on a stalk. If the tumor grows, the […]
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Posted on March 28, 2014
Dog Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Carbon Monoxide poisoning in dogs can happen the same way it does in humans, for example when a dog is exposed to a vehicle’s exhaust when in a closed area such as a garage, or through a ventilation problem inside your house, or even airplane gas that is released and accumulated […]
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Posted on March 28, 2014
Dog Cocoa Bean Mulch Poisoning Cocoa bean mulch is another one of those things that many take for granted. However, the danger to your dog should not be taken for granted. The smell of the cocoa bean mulch is pleasant, which may be why you use it. It is also pleasant to your dog who […]
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Posted on March 28, 2014
Dog Coccidia Coccidia are parasites that can contribute to the infection of the gastrointestinal tract in dogs and other household pets and wildlife. They are host specific, meaning they cannot be spread among species (dogs cannot give it to cats and vice versa). There are several different species of the parasite that can affect animals. […]
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Posted on March 28, 2014
Dog Chondrosarcoma The rise in various Dog Cancers in canines in the United States is alarming and one type in particular has pet owners wondering how this is happening and what can be done about it. At a recent National Veterinarian’s Convention, this was a hot topic and led to some of the researchers in […]
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Posted on March 28, 2014
Dog Chocolate Toxicity Most people are aware that chocolate can be toxic to dogs, but they don’t always realize just how little it takes to make a dog sick. Dogs are more likely to scarf down a brownie, for example, as they simply adore chocolate, and would never refuse it from you, nor would they […]
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Posted on March 28, 2014
Dog Chiggers Throughout the central parts of the U.S.A., there is a very common and annoying parasite known as Chiggers, scientifically known as the Trombicula mite. They have also been called harvest mites. They have the potential to bite dogs, cats, and people, and the bites cause extreme itching. Thankfully, although it is difficult to […]
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Posted on March 28, 2014
Dog Cherry Eye Signs and Symptoms What is called the third eyelid in dogs, is actually tissue that has various functions for healthy eyes and tear production. If this tissue collapses or even protrudes from the socket, the appearance is somewhat similar to the cherry fruit – which if you hadn’t guessed, is where the […]
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