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…
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Hematomas in dogs happen when blood vessels burst and cause blood-filled blisters. Usually, they form under the skin and are common on dogs’ ears. They…
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Tramadol for dogs is an opioid painkiller drug used to treat pets who’ve gone through surgery, suffer from osteoarthritis, or have pain symptoms from…
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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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MRSA, or methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, is a so-called “superbug” that is resistant to many forms of antibiotics and can be fatal for infected dogs. Unlike…
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Fecal impaction in dogs is a condition where very hard and dry stools collect in the rectum or colon. The affected dog is unable…
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Swollen lymph nodes in dogs can be a sign of many diseases and infections of tissue throughout the body. The lymph nodes are important…
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Streptococcus in dogs is an infection of bacteria that is naturally present in a dog’s body. When a dog with a compromised or underdeveloped immune…
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Amoxicillin is an FDA-approved broad-spectrum antibiotic commonly prescribed to treat bacterial infections in dogs. It is derived from penicillin and can effectively inhibit the…
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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…