Hookworm in Dogs
Hookworm in dogs is a nasty parasite that can coexist with an adult dog for quite sometime, and spread. Recognizing the signs of hookworm infection is the best way to protect your dog, and other dogs too.
Finding Dog Lymph Node Locations
There are over 400 lymph nodes in your dog but only a few are close enough to the skin’s surface to be observed. Though few, these key nodes are important indicators of illness.
Ear Mites in Dogs
Ear mites in dogs cause an inflammatory reaction in their ear canals. The glands that line your dog’s ear canals ramp up production ear wax to drive out the ear mites and cause a discharge that can resemble coffee grounds.
Valley Fever in Dogs
Valley fever is caused by the inhalation of a species of fungus called Coccidioides that thrives in the soil of semi-arid regions with warm winters. This fungus is found primarily in the southwestern United States.
Symptoms of Heartworm
Heartworm is a deadly parasite spread by the bite of a mosquito. The symptoms of heartworm becoming increasingly severe as the damage progresses. This damage is not fully reversible making prevention or early treatment critical.
The Giardia Parasite in Dogs
Symptoms of giardia in dogs include diarrhea, maldigestion, and malabsorption. The infection can be a minor nuisance or a royal pain to treat and totally clear.
Dog Nosebleed
Nosebleeds in a dog have many possible causes, just as they do in people. Some nosebleeds are simple: A dog nosebleed on one side...
Water Intoxication in Dogs Can Be Deadly
Water intoxication in dogs is the result of sodium levels being too low or too high. Either due to ingesting too much water in too short of time, or ingesting sea water leading to too much sodium.
How Long Can Parvo Last in the Environment?
The parvo virus can live on any surface for weeks to months, and it is easy for people to unwittingly spread parvo virus.
Can Dogs Get Strep Throat from a Human?
Human strep throat is usually caused by Group A Streptococcus, while dogs are more susceptible to Group G Streptococcus.
Kidney Diet for Dogs
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) allows waste products and toxins to build up in the body as kidney function decreases. Diet can help mitigate symptoms and slow the progression of the disease.
Pyometra in Dogs
Pyometra in dogs is a life threatening infection of a dog's uterus, most often in un-spayed dogs. It can rarely occur in spayed dogs too.
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Spay Surgery Is Not Required to Stop Canine Reproduction
While estimated numbers for 2023 and 2024 won’t be available for another year or two, there is plenty of anecdotal evidence that the number of euthanized pets will be far higher than the lowest historic counts.