Health

A “cyst” is a capsule that usually has fluid in it, although it can have air as well. “Tumor” is a general term, basically a generic swelling or mass.

A red rash on a dog’s belly and inner thighs is due to allergies. It could be because of new carpets or bedding, or from running through tall grass or brush, or a host of other things

Regardless of its color, a mole on a dog is benign and harmless.

Canine pneumonia is a respiratory infection that has moved into the dog’s lower respiratory tract, the bronchioles and lungs themselves. The location of the infection alone makes it harder for your dog to get relief by coughing.

If your dog won’t eat, you have a small window of time to evaluate the situation, The better you know your dog, the easier it is to decide if it is something serious or just a phase.

Most dogs usually gently poke a porcupine with their nose or dab at it with a paw, walking away with a sore nose or foot and just a few quills to be pulled. But some dogs do go all out, attacking and killing the porcupine, leaving the scene with a face full of quills.

Over the weekend, your dog mingled with lots of other canine friends, and now he is coughing, honking like the cough associated with kennel...

Internal parasites or worms are of great concern to both canines and their people. In some cases, the parasites are zoonotic (meaning humans can get them, too).

A dog who constantly scratches himself due to dermatitis may respond well to Apoquel.

The first signs of heat exhaustion in dogs are easy to miss. If your dog is panting heavily, he needs to cool down. Your dog’s tongue can be key to detecting increasing heat stress.

We’re always looking for ways to save money and with rising veterinary costs, saving money on your dog’s healthcare has never been more important. Pet insurance and dog wellness plans are growing in popularity as ways to lessen the sting of veterinary bills.

Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis (HGE) in dogs is caused by the Clostridium perfringens bacteria, a normal part of a dog's gut flora. When it reproduces out of control it can cause a potentially lethal condition.