Dog Diseases

  Botulism is a disastrous dog disease which occurs due to nerve toxins produced by bacterium ‘Clostridium’. This disease is quite rare but proves to be fatal for the unfortunate victims.  Dogs come into contact with this disease by having dead animals that may contain this toxin. The condition of the disease may vary according […]

  All dogs may suffer from anal sac disease. The anal sacs are glands at either side of the anus (rectum). They produce secretions which are pungent and straw colored with brown flecks. These secretions give other dogs mating and territorial information and it is given out every time a dog defecates. Secretions may normally

Allergic dermatitis is commonly known as Atopic dermatitis. It is the tendency to allergic disease in response to environment allergens. House dust mite is one of the common allergy causing source. Tree, grass and weed pollens also cause atopic dermatitis. Parasitic infections which include sacroptic mange and otodectic mange, and flea allergic dermatitis are also

This is a dog disease in which the accumulation of fluids, organic debris, cells, infectious organisms and pus in the cavity in acute peritonitis can prove to be fatal if it’s not treated. The reasons can be quite numerous. It may be due to external injury or internal infections or diseases such as: 1        Bowel

Achondroplasia is a dog disorder of bones. The literal meaning of achondroplasia is “without cartilage formation”. The problem does not arise in the formation of cartilage but instead in converting the cartilage to bones especially in the long bones of the arms and legs. It is an inherited disease that affects 1 in every 15000-

This is primarily a dog disease of melanosis type which is more common in Dachshunds breed. It begins with hyperpigmenation in the armpits. This then progresses slowly to hair loss. Lubricated, stinky debris accumulate in more severely affected canines. There may be involvements of abdomen, groin, chest, anal area, forelimbs and hock in case of

Acromegaly is a disease which happens as a result of excessive secretion of a growth harmone called somatotropin. It is also called hypersomatotropism. This dog disease results in enlargement of the head, face, hands and feets. In man and the cat the overproduction of the growth hormone results sue to GH-producing tumor of the pituitary

Dogs suffering from allergic dermatitis and food hypersensitivity are prone to develop inflammation of the ears. Matter of fact, the involvement of ear may be the one and only indication of an allergy. The Itching-scratching-itching cycle develops which results in loss of hair, scabs, and crusts around ears. The ear canal is filled with brown

Acral lick dermatitis is also known as lick granuloma and acral pruritic nodule. It is a skin disease mostly found in dogs due to excessive licking. It is one of the most usual and vexing dermatological problems seen in general practice. It is now believed that this disease is being caused by a multiple factor

Physical examination of a dog on regular basis is a very important things and this importance should never be underestimated. A regular checkup of your pet by a qualified veterinarian can diagnose most dog diseases affecting your pet. the lack of regular physical examination can lead to your pet’s health being neglected and you will