The Diseases Category covers issues relating to sicknesses that can affect your pet dog. Browse this category for specific disease topics.
The dreaded diagnosis shows your dog has cancer. You are not alone — many owners face this heart-breaking situation. A 1st instinct is to try to make your pet’s life easier during this difficult time, but you can also be Read More …
Diabetes Mellitus has unfortunately become very common among canines. Do you suspect that your dog’s pancreas isn’t functioning properly? You can be proactive! It’s possible to check their blood, or urine, for signs of abnormal glucose or insulin levels. In Read More …
Are you concerned that your canine may have celiac disease? Is that even possible? The fact is some dog breeds, such as Irish Setters, are known to suffer with gluten sensitivity. That’s right! This autoimmune disorder is not exclusive to Read More …
Wondering about giving your dog vaccination shots at home? Quite honestly, for most folks, we say no. Immunization is not for squeamish owners or those without sufficient knowledge. With that being said, administering vaccines doesn’t necessarily have to be difficult Read More …
Got a bad case of the Flu? Are you worried your dog is at risk? That is understandable because nobody wants to expose their precious pet! Here’s the deal: Dogs also get the flu, but it is nearly impossible for Read More …
Your dog will occasionally come down with a cold when their immune system is not functioning at its best. But here’s the deal: While it is common for pets to catch a cold, people never spread this viral infection to Read More …
Also known as “the kissing disease”, Mono is typically transmitted via smooching ie. saliva. Does your dog give out lots of hugs and kisses? You are worried about them coming down with Mononucleosis? You’ll be happy to hear that pets Read More …
It’s very distressing to see your dog in pain. We know because we’ve been there! Various illnesses, physical injury, infection and arthritis are the common culprits. Some causes, on the other hand, aren’t so easy to pin down. One thing Read More …
It’s not at all surprising that older dogs are prone to painful arthritis, but a chronic condition can affect man’s best friend at any age. It’s a huge quality of life issue. One thing’s for sure: It is heartbreaking to see Read More …