To date, there is not cure for diabetes in dogs, but it can be managed well if caught at an early stage. There are a few common symptoms to look for when dealing with dog diabetes. Dog diabetes usually surfaces between the ages of 7 and 9. About one out of every ten dogs [...]
Did you know that if you sleep with your dog, you have a great chance of contracting diseases? Statistics show that more than half of the dog owners in US allow their dogs to sleep with them on their bed. Zoonoses are diseases or infections transmitted from animals to humans. The risk for transmission of [...]
Worms can make your dogs very sick if not treated properly. There are some species of worms that can be transferred to humans, with young children being most at risk. You must make sure that grown up dogs are de-wormed at least every 3-6 months. This regular de-worming including puppies and pregnant bitches will minimize [...]
Not all dog diseases can be transmitted to humans, but there are a few known as “zoonotic” diseases which can be and you must make it your business to know about, especially if you own a dog. Rabies: It is a very uncommon disease with domesticated dogs, but is very fatal to humans. Rabies can [...]
Changing seasons from winter to summer impacts dogs as well as humans. This is particularly true about skin. Your dog’s fur is affected by the change of climate. In winter, the fur becomes dry due to the cold dry air, and as we humans apply dry skin lotion, dogs who are constantly scratching, biting and [...]
Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD) is a congenital disease that mainly affects large breed dogs. The word “dysplasia” means improper growth. Hip dysplasia can be described as a faulty or abnormal development of the hip. In CHD, the hip becomes loose and wobbly, eventually leading to a form of arthritis which is commonly referred to Degenerative [...]
What is diabetes? Diabetes mellitus, the medical name for diabetes, is a disease caused by a lack of insulin, or the inability of the body to utilize the insulin properly, that affects the level of glucose, or sugar, in your dog or cat’s blood. The glucose comes from the food that your pet eats. The [...]
One of the most common calls made to any animal hospital in America goes something like this: “Doctor, I’ve got to get this dog in right away. He’s driving us nuts. All he does is itch and scratch, bite and lick and he’s keeping us up all night!” My thought is that if the pet’s [...]
Perhaps your pet will never have intestinal parasites. But, unpleasant as it may seem, pet owners should be aware of worms and other parasites that can affect their animals’ health. Cats and dogs are the favorite nesting grounds of four principal groups of worms and a few species of microscopic protozoa. The four worms are [...]
Degenerative arthritis can creep up on your dog without you as the owner even realizing it One of the most common conditions veterinarians note in older dogs, which may cause them to snap at their handlers, is degenerative arthritis. Degenerative arthritis is usually caused by the accumulated wear-and-tear on the dog’s joints, and the various [...]
