Stomatitis in dogs is an inflammation of the gums and mucous membranes in the mouth, which can include the tongue, inner lips, and the…
Dog’s Health
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Hyperkalemia in dogs happens when potassium levels in the bloodstream are higher than normal. Potassium is an important electrolyte in dogs’ bodies because it…
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E. coli, short for Escherichia coli, is a kind of bacteria found in the lower intestines of dogs and other mammals. Usually it’s benign, but…
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Ataxia in dogs refers to a loss of coordination or unbalanced gait due to sensory dysfunction. Depending on which part of the body is…
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Swollen eyes in dogs, also known as blepharitis, refers to a medical condition in which your pup’s eye or eyes might look puffy, irritated,…
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Lipomas, also called fatty lumps or fatty tumors, are mostly benign skin tumors that appear on dogs and are fairly common, especially as dogs…
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Excess protein in dogs’ urine can either be an abnormality that’s easily remedied by dietary changes, or it can be a condition called proteinuria,…
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Low blood albumin in dogs, also known as hypoalbuminemia, occurs when levels of albumin, a protein that regulates blood volume, drop abnormally low. This…
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Eczema in dogs is an itchy, irritating inflammation of the skin that often causes dogs to scratch, lick, or chew, leading to worsened symptoms.…
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Dog ear mites are small parasites, most commonly of a species called Otodectes cynotis, that feed on the wax, oils, and debris in dogs’…