Dog’s Health

Dogs and humans are very different, but they do have this in common: adolescence — or their teenage phase — is often a rocky…

Ketoconazole is a drug used to treat fungal infections in dogs. Veterinarians can also use it to treat Cushing’s disease. The drug works by…

Abscesses in dogs are localized pockets of pus that form in response to infections. They occur when the body’s immune system works to contain…

Atopic dermatitis (AD) — often simply referred to as atopy — is a chronic inflammatory skin disease in dogs. Similar to eczema in humans,…

Skin fold dermatitis, also known as intertrigo, is a common inflammatory condition that affects dogs with excessive skin folds. It occurs when the skin…

Hereditary nephritis in dogs is a genetically inherited disorder that affects the kidneys. This condition is analogous to Alport syndrome in humans. It is…

Spinal and vertebral birth defects in dogs are a range of congenital conditions that affect the structure and function of the spine and vertebrae.…

Scleritis in dogs is an inflammatory condition affecting the sclera — the white outer layer of the eyeball. The sclera is a dense, fibrous…

Mange is a common and highly contagious skin disease in dogs, caused by various species of parasitic mites. These mites burrow into the dog’s…

Ketoconazole is a drug used to treat fungal infections in dogs. Veterinarians can also use it to treat Cushing’s disease. The drug works by…