Health

Along with size and temperament, health is one of the most important considerations when you are thinking about bringing a dog into the family.

A dog’s heat cycle is different from a human “period.” Both involve bleeding, but for a dog, it signals a start to a fertility period whereas in humans it is the opposite.

If your dog strains to urinate but nothing comes out or if he urinates and you see fresh blood, your dog may be suffering from bladder stones.

Along with an itch, a bite from a mosquito can transfer serious health problems. The best known and most common health hazard for dogs from mosquito bites is heartworm. At least 25 species of mosquitoes can transmit heartworm to susceptible dogs.

Losing your vision can be a life-altering event. The same is true for our dogs. There are several causes of blindness in dogs—one of...

Worms, or intestinal parasites, can be a problem for dogs, especially those in poor condition. The trick is to recognize that your dog may have worms before the infestation grows.

If your dog suffers from skin allergies, choosing the right food can make a difference for your dog’s comfort and health. Allergies in dogs are a common concern from pet owners and can cause itchiness, red patches, hair loss, inflammation, and secondary skin infections.

Many rescue and shelter dogs are listed as potty trained. But, in fairness to the shelter, it can be difficult to ascertain whether a...

IVDD in dogs is a painful, debilitating spinal cord disease. Treatment includes rest, steroids, anti-inflammatories, and corrective surgery.

There are several causes of visual impairment and blindness in dogs—one of those causes is progressive retinal atrophy (PRA). PRA is the gradual destruction of photoreceptors in the retina.

Despite its name, white dog shaker syndrome can affect dogs of any size and color. Once other causes for the tremors have been ruled...

Pannus is a growth of vascular tissue over the cornea. It usually starts on the edges of the cornea and spreads into the center of the eye. Untreated, it can coat the entire cornea, which is how it causes blindness.