Hernias in dogs are tears or weaknesses in abdominal muscles that allow internal organs or fatty tissue to pass through to other parts of…
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Gallstones in dogs form from bacteria, bile, calcium salts, cholesterol, and proteins, and they sometimes cause blockages in the gallbladder. They’re also known as choleliths, and…
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Kidney infections in dogs can lead to serious symptoms and conditions if left untreated, including kidney failure and death. They’re often caused by bacteria…
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Dead tail in dogs, also referred to as swimmer’s tail, cold tail, or broken tail, is a medical condition that causes a dog’s tail to…
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Coccidia in dogs is a gastrointestinal condition that refers to a particularly foul smelling sort of diarrhea. The feces is often described as smelling…
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The cast and crew of “Hudson & Rex” are heartbroken over the death of its beloved dog actor. Diesel vom Burgimwald, the talented German Shepherd who…
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Sinus bradycardia in dogs is an unusually low heart rate caused by impulses in the sinus node firing slower than normal. The sinus node…
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Maropitant Citrate — known commercially as Cerenia® — for dogs is the first and only medication approved by the FDA to prevent vomiting due…
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Bordetella in dogs is a bacterium (full name: Bordetella bronchiseptica) that often causes respiratory disease. It’s one of the most common causes of the disease…
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Polyuria in dogs is an abnormal increase in urine, defined as greater than 50 ml/kg per day, which can cause more frequent urination, a…