The complexity of canine hepatitis is just beginning to be appreciated and understood. Lack of adequate characterization of these diseases and the temptation to extrapolate directly from medical literature in human patients to say that hepatitis in...

Canine Hypothyroidism | Hypothyroidism in Dogs Structural or functional abnormalities of the thyroid gland can lead to deficient production of thyroid hormones. A convenient classification scheme for hypothyroidism in dogs has been devised that...

 Dogs in heat - FAQ. Q. What are dogs in heat? A. Heat is a synonym for the estrous cycle. It is during this cycle that bitches may get pregnant. Q. What are the symptoms of dogs in heat? A. Bitches tend to bleed from the vagina when they're...

Esophageal neoplasms in dogs causes, symptoms and treatment Primary esophageal sarcomas in dogs are often due to Spirocerca lupi. Primary esophageal carcinomas are of unknown etiology in dogs and cats. Leiomyomas are found at the lower esophageal...

Canine Fever | Fever in Dogs The term fever in dogs refers to a syndrome of malaise (or nonspecific systemic clinical signs) and pyrexia (or hyperthermia). Dog fever constitutes a protective physiologic response to both infectious and noninfectious...

Anaerobic infections in dogs are commonly associated with infections of the oropharynx, the central nervous system, the subcateous space, the musculoskeletal system, the gastrointestinal tract, the liver, and the female genital tract, and they are...

Canine Leukemia | Leukemia in Dogs In dog leukemias constitute fewer than 10% of all hemolymphatic neoplasms and are therefore considered rare. However, the leukemia to lymphoma ratio is approximately 1:7 to 1:10. This ratio is artificially high,...

Dog Allergies | Allergies in DogsAllergies in dogs are basically an immune system overreaction. The nasal cavity is an uncommon primary site for allergic disease in dogs and it has not been well characterized yet. However, dermatologists provide...

Dog Names Give a name to your dog The name you will choose for your dog is tied to your personality. It reflects the relationship you will have with your dog. Depending of the role of your dog (is it a therapy dog?A pet? A rescue dog?), it is very...

Canine Arthritis | Arthritis in Dogs A disorder resembling human arthritis rarely results in erosive polyarthritis and progressive joint destruction in dogs. Small and toy breeds are most commonly affected by dog arthritis. The age of onset is variable...

Canine Skin Disease | Skin Infections in Dogs Staphylococcus intermedius is the most common cause of pyoderma in dogs and cats. Deep pyoderma can be induced by any organism, including the gram-negative types. Most skin infections in dogs and cats,...

Here's a list of Dog Breeds | Canine Breeds: * Affenpinscher * Afghan Hound * Africanis * Aidi * Airedale terrier * Akbash Dog * Akita * Alangu Mastiff * Alano Español * Alapaha Blue Blood Bulldog * Alaskan Husky * Alaskan Klee Kai * Alaskan Malamute *...

Signs and symptoms of rabies in dogs.Rabies virus infection usually produces fatal encephalomyelitis in dogs and cats. The source of rabies infection is generally considered to be the bite of an infected animal that has rabies virus in the saliva....

Canine Salmonellosis | Salmonellosis in Dogs There are numerous Salmonella serotypes that may cause disease. The bacteria may originate from animals shedding the organism (e.g., infected dogs and cats) or from contaminated foods (especially poultry...

Canine Salmon Poisoning | Salmon Poisoning in DogsSalmon poisoning in dogs is caused by Neorickettsia helminthoeca. Dogs are infected when they eat fish (primarily salmon) infected with a fluke (Nanophyetus salmincola) that carries the rickettsia....

Canine Coronaviral Enteritis | Coronaviral Enteritis in DogsCoronaviral enteritis in dogs occurs when coronavirus invades and destroys mature cells on the intestinal villi. Because intestinal crypts remain intact, villi regenerate faster in dogs with...

Canine Bronchitis | Bronchitis in DogsChronic bronchitis in dogs refers to long-term airway inflammation. There is generally a component of irreversible damage. Histologic changes of the airways include fibrosis, epithelial hyperplasia, glandular hypertrophy,...

Canine Parasites | Parasites in DogsDog Parasites are a fascinating group of invertebrates that are found in and on all groups of animals of interest in veterinary medicine. They have evolved and developed with many of their hosts and may or may not...