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Canine (Dog) Coronavirus is a viral infection of the intestines. It is usually not fatal, but your dog will have abdominal distress and discomfort for a few days. CAUSES OF CANINE CORONAVIRUS: Infected dogs can spread the virus through their saliva and feces. Ingesting feces is one possible cause. Puppies and dogs living in crowded, [...]
Canine (Dog) Conjunctivitis is inflammation of the conjunctiva: the tissue that covers the eyeball and lines the eyelids and third eyelid. Your dog has a third protective eyelid at the inner corner of each of its eyes. This eyelid sweeps the eyeball to moisten it or to remove dirt. CAUSES OF CANINE CONJUNCTIVITIS: The most [...]
Canine (Dog) Coccidiosis is an infection of the intestinal tract caused by a one-celled organism called coccidia. Infection is usually mild, but can be damaging or life threatening to newborn animals or any animal with a weak immune system. CAUSES OF CANINE COCCIDIOSIS: Immature coccidian, called oocysts, are passed in the stool of an infected [...]
Canine (Dog) BlastomycosisCAUSES OF DOG BLASTOMYCOSIS: Dogs can contract this disease by inhaling the fungus found in soil near wet areas. The fungal spores can: * Settle in the dog’s lungs and reproduce * Spread throughout the body and infect other organs, such as the brain, skin, bones, lymph nodes, and eyes. If left untreated, [...]
Canine (Dog) Babesiosis is a disease that destroys a dog’s red blood cells. Babesia parasites (younger ones) go into red blood cells and destroy them. Younger dogs in kennels are most at risk. The dog’s immune system will try to destroy any infected red blood cells in order to destroy the parasites in them. If [...]
Canine (Dog) Arthritis can affect the elbows, hips, knees, and neck. Canine Arthritis is a condition where one or more joints become swollen or inflamed. Two types of Canine (Dog) Arthritis: * Canine Rheumatoid Arthritis: This is a progressive and uncommon disease where the immune system attacks healthy joints. * Canine Osteoarthritis: Cartilage around a [...]
Canine (Dog) Anemia is caused by a reduction in the number of red blood cells in your dog’s blood. An anemic dog will either remove too many cells or not produce enough new ones. Bone marrow in the bones of your dog produces red blood cells. These red blood cells transport oxygen throughout your dog’s [...]
Canine Addison’s disease occurs when the adrenal glands (located near the kidneys) don’t produce enough hormones. The adrenal glands produce several hormones that control body function. Cortisol: a hormone responsible for stress responses is one, Aldosterone: a hormone responsible for balancing electrolytes is the other. It is most common in young female dogs, and can [...]
Dog life jackets and vests save lives Life jackets are required for people who are boating, but what about your canine companion? Dogs often accompany their owners to the lake, river and beach for recreational outings. The family pet is at the same risk that their owners are if there is a boating accident. Many [...]
Dog Ticks Control and Treatment If you are a dog owner, you should take steps to prevent your pet from getting ticks. Ticks or tick pests can be hazardous to your pet’s health. Ticks carry over a dozen diseases that they can pass to a dog. Ticks or tick pests could transmit Lyme disease to [...]
