Dog Diseases

Solid tumor containing dense infiltration of mast cells is Mastocytoma. Allergic reactions may be caused by mast cells. Mast cells release histamine, which may cause irritation, itching and other chemicals which may give shock. Mastocytoma may occur in dogs of all ages but is more common in dogs of 8 to 10 years. Mast cell […]

Juvenile cellulitis is commonly known as puppy strangles. Although it is an uncommon disease, but it is quite serious and affects the face, ear, and lymph nodes located near the corner of the jaw. The cause of this dog disease is not yet known but is assumed to be a n abnormality of the immune

Amyloidiosis is a dog disease in which amyloid proteins and/or fibrils are deposited in organs or tissues. This disease is inherited, acquired and infectious. The most common form of systemic amyloidosis worldwide is Amyloid A amyloidosis (AA). It is resulted as a result of tissue deposition of fibrils composed of serum amyloid (SAA) protein which

  Horner syndrome is a disease which results to the damage of nerves and results in facial changes on one side. This specially occurs when sympathetic nerves lose their stimulation. Horner’s syndrome is more common in Golden Retrievers. This dog disease may be caused by some injury to the nerves. In dogs, the most common

Hookworm dermatitis is the most common parasites in intestines found in dogs and young puppies are at a greater risk. This dog disease is also called ancylostomiasis or uncinariasis dermatitis. Hookworms feed on your puppy’s blood by attaching themselves to the lining of the intestine. Infection may lead to severe diarrhea, death and anemia. One

Hepatic Fibrosis Fibrosis itself causes no symptoms but can lead to portal hypertension when the scarring distorts blood flow through the liver. The general name for the final stages of chronic inflammatory conditions of the liver is chronic fibrotic liver disease. It is also called hepatic fibrosis. This is a group of diseases leading to

The literal meaning of cystitis is the swelling of the urinary bladder. This term in general is applied to any disease which may cause inflammation in the urinary bladder. This dog disease is more common in female dogs but if a male dog is affected then it is more threatening for him. This is due

Canine distemper is a highly transmissible and hazardous viral disease which attacks the respiratory, gastrointestinal and nervous systems of puppies and dogs. This dog disease is not just limited  to dog, but also affects wild animals like foxes, wolves, mink, coyotes, raccoons, skunks, and ferrets. Causes of Canine Distemper The virus that causes canine distemper

Mild Burns In case of mild burns, cut the hair of the affected area and apply aerosol spray remedy or ointment of tannic-acid base. If you do not have either of these, make use of strong tea. This can be applied over the burned area through a gauze bandage tape. Apart from all these a

Problem related to breathing may occur anywhere along the respiratory tract. Disorders which affect the upper part of the respiratory tract may include the presence of foreign bodies in the throat or nostrils and infections like kennel cough. Conditions affecting the lower respiratory tract include pneumonia, bronchitis, and fluid accumulation in the chest cavity.  Dog’s