What is Hypothyroidism in Dogs?
Let's talk facts. In this article you will learn the basics about what hypothyroidism in dogs is, how it affects dogs, and what can be done to treat it.
Dog Disease
A complex subject like Dog Disease can often be confusing. More often than not, you can’t even pronounce the name of the illness, much less know anything about it. At PetGuide.com, we keep that in mind when we research this important topic, making sure to list symptoms, treatments and what you can expect with each medical condition and issue. Armed with knowledge, you’ll be able to make an informed decision about your dog’s health.
In the Dog Disease section, you will find everything you need to know about your dog’s health. We have articles on everything from periodontal disease to doggy STDs (yes, those do exist). You will find out all about breed-specific illnesses, hereditary conditions, and chronic health issues. Worried about parasite infections? Discover how to recognize the symptoms of mange, heartworm or whipworm infestations early on. Noticed some weird bumps and lumps on your dog’s skin? We’ve got you covered!
Having a sick dog or suspecting an illness is no light matter. That’s why we created the best resource on canine health issues. Whether you’re trying to find information on a specific disease or need to check out if your dog’s symptoms warrant a visit to the vet, you will find it all in our articles. For dog owners who like to stay in the loop with the newest medical studies by dog experts around the world, you’ll be happy to know we have the scoop on that, too!
PetGuide.com’s Dog Disease section is a one-stop guide for all the worried pet parents out there. If you’re suspecting your best friend is not feeling well or just need some reassurance while you wait for the scheduled visit to the pet, our blog is the place to be. Learn all about how to prevent and treat dog illnesses, and keep your pooch healthy and happy!
What Is Dog Folliculitis and How to Treat It?
Folliculitis in dogs is a disease which causes infection or inflammation of hair follicles. It is one of the more common skin diseases amongst dogs and is caused by bacteria, fungal infections, skin irritations, or parasites.
What Is Von Willebrand in Dogs?
Von Willebrand in dogs occurs because of a deficiency of von Willebrand Factor. It is responsible for blood clotting, a carrier protein for coagulation Factor VIII.
Experts Share Lyme Forecast Maps To Help Prevent Disease
The warm winter has led to heavy parasitic infection forecasts for pets. Researchers released a forecasting map that predicts risk for Lyme disease in dogs.
The Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments of Pneumonia in Dogs
It's more than just a cold - it's a respiratory illness that affects canines and humans. Here's what you need to know about pneumonia in dogs.
What You Need To Know About Glaucoma In Dogs
There are some diseases that have the potential of robbing your pooch of his eyesight - that's why you need to know about Glaucoma in dogs.
What is Ventral Comedo Syndrome in Dogs?
A disease that only affects Schnauzers, ventral comedo syndrome or Schnauzer comedo syndrome, can be a real irritation for dogs.
All About Elbow Dysplasia in Dogs
You may not have known this fact, but dogs do have elbows! And breeds of all sizes can be prone to elbow dysplasia in dogs.
What is Hemolytic Anemia in Dogs?
Although your immune system is supposed to protect you, it can sometimes have the opposite effect. That's what can happen if your dog has hemolytic anemia.
What You Need To Know About Hookworms In Dogs
They may be small, but hookworms in dogs can lead to big health problems. As pet parents, we love to indulge our furry best friends with the best – fro…
5 Heartworm Facts You Need To Know
April is Heartworm Awareness Month, and we wanted to start it off with these interesting and important heartworm facts that all pet parents should know.
What You Should Know About Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency in Dogs
A blood disorder, Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency is an inherited disease that affects certain breeds of dogs. Here's what you should know about this disease.
7 Types of Cancer in Dogs
There's more than one type of cancer that can affect your dog. Let's talk about the seven most common types of cancer that a dog can suffer from.
Top 10 Things to Know About Hip Dysplasia in Dogs
Hip Dysplasia is a common ailment in dog. We've put together 10 facts about this common skeletal condition you may not have known.
What is Dermoid Sinus in Dogs?
An inherited condition, dermoid sinus can affect any dog breed. With symptoms that range from skin infections to nerve damage, here's what you need to know.
What You Don’t Know About Addison’s Disease In Dogs
Were going to go over Addisons Disease in dogs, so you can better understand it and help your dog live a normal, active life.
What is Factor Xl Deficiency in Dogs?
Factor XI Deficiency is a genetically inherited disease that's a form of hemophilia. Here's what you should know about the disease.
Let’s Talk Tick Paralysis in Dogs: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatmen
Ticks are more than just pests - they can cause serious damage. One such danger is tick paralysis - here's what you need to watch out for.
Parvo Outbreak Worries UK Puppy Parents
A spike in the number of Parvovirus cases seen in puppies across England has owners on alert for signs of the deadly disease. In the United Kingdom, the dead…
7 Common Symptoms Of Diabetes In Dogs
It's important that owners are able to recognize the symptoms of diabetes in dogs in order to get their pooch into the veterinarian and treated right away.
What Are the 6 Most Common Illnesses in Dogs?
At any age, dogs can suffer from canine ailments. Here are the six most common illnesses in dogs and what symptoms to look out for.
Warmer Winter Means Higher Risk of a Leptospirosis Outbreak
While many love this unseasonably warm weather, veterinarians are warning that a serious bacterial infection is on the rise, and could kill your dog.
What is Canine Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?
Humans aren't the only species that suffers from OCD. Dogs can also feel the effects of Canine Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.
Study: No Way To Predict Potential Breathing Problems in Brachycephali
Around half of all dogs with flatter faces develop breathing difficulties. Scientists say there is no way to tell in advance which dogs will be affected.
What is Pythiosis in Dogs?
Most dogs love to swim. But there are hidden dangers in the water, in the form of microscopic spores called pythiosis, that can harm your pooch.
Love Is In The Air, But So Are Canine STDs
Many pet owners are not even aware that dogs are able to get, carry and share Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs). Here's what you need to know.
What is Chronic Sesamoiditis in Dogs?
Big dogs are wonderful, but because of their size, often come with their own set of health problems. One of these issues is chronic sesamoiditis.
Gastritis in Dogs: Everything You Need to Know
A serious digestive issue, gastritis in dogs can be acute or chronic. Do you think that your dog suffers from these disease? Read on to find out more about gastritis.
Are Anti-Vaxxers To Blame for Rise in Canine Parvo Cases?
Vets are worried about the increased rates of confirmed canine disease parvo cases, and believe it's due to a growing anti-vax movement in pet owners.
What is Canine Blastomycosis?
If you go out to the woods today, you may be in for a big surprise. Canine blastomycosis is a fungal infection your dog can pick up in the great outdoors.
What Should You Know About Pythiosis in Dogs?
Standing water is a breeding ground for a fungal infection that's dangerous to canines. Here's what you need to know about pythiosis in dogs.
Researchers Discover Biomarker Test For Degenerative Myelopathy in Dog
Researchers from the University of Missouri believe a test that helps diagnose ALS in humans can also be used for diagnosing canine cases of DM.
What You Need To Know About Dog Seizures
As one of the most frequently reported neurological conditions in dogs, pet parents need to know the causes, symptoms and treatments of canine seizures. Noth…
What Is Hip Dysplasia In Dogs?
It’s hip to be square – learn the facts about hip dysplasia in dogs When it comes to keeping your dog healthy, there is only so much that you can…
Living Well With Your Blind Dog
Loss of vision doesn't mean your pooch can't enjoy his life - we've outlined a few tips on how to help your blind dog cope with vision loss.
What Is Mange In Dogs?
Mange in dogs isn't pretty. A skin disease caused by parasites, mange leads to more than just loss of fur and scratching. Here's how to prevent and treat.
Just As Gross As Is Sounds: The Low-Down On Roundworms In Dogs
We've got the poop-scoop on roundworms in dogs - and it ain't a pretty sight! Found in animal feces, it can be passed along from dog to human.
Warning Signs: Heartworm Symptoms In Dogs
Do you know the warning signs? Pet parents need to know the heartworm symptoms in dogs in order to catch and treat this potentially fatal disease in time.
Doggie Depression: Understanding Depression in Dogs
Despite their happy-go-lucky temperament, depression in dogs is a recognized medical issue. Here's what to look for if your pooch has doggie depression.
What is Cushing’s Disease in Dogs?
Cushings disease in dogs is brought about by an excess of circulating cortisol hormone. This causes tumors to form on a dogs adrenal or pituitary glands.
5 Serious Illnesses Caused by Canine Dental Disease
You don't just keep your dog's teeth to keep them pearly white. Here are five serious illnesses caused by canine dental disease.
What is Alabama Rot?
A disease that first made an appearance in the 1980s, Alabama Rot can be fatal is not treated early. Keep an eye out for the symptoms to catch and treat it.
The Shocking Truth About Canine Distemper
A disease that's similar to the measles that humans can get, Canine Distemper is a virus that's highly contagious and could kill your dog.
Stomach Churning Effects Of Salmonella Poisoning In Dogs
Something doesn't taste right... it could be a nasty case of salmonella. Just like with humans, salmonella poisoning in dogs comes with serious side effects.
Learning About Collapsed Trachea in Dogs
Let's talk about collapsed trachea in dogs, what you should know, and what your options are. The most common symptom is a dry, honking cough.
Lyme Disease In Dogs Is On the Rise: Here's What You Need to Know
Regardless of whether you’re a seasoned dog parent or a first-time owner, you should brush up on the symptoms and methods of prevention of Lyme disease in dogs, to make sure you and your four-legged bestie have a great time this summer.
Study: French Bulldogs Prone To Health Problems
A new study released by researchers in the United Kingdom suggests that the French Bulldog is vulnerable to a host of health conditions and disorders, and th…
Parvo Cases On The Rise During COVID-19
As if 2020 hasn’t already presented us all with some challenges, pet hospitals nationwide are saying they are seeing an increase in puppy Parvo during…
What is Scotty Cramp?
Rare as they are, there are such things as breed-specific health problems. One such problem is Scotty Cramp, and affects Scottish Terriers.
What You Need to Know About Hemophilia in Dogs
When your dog suffers from this disease, a small cut can cause big problems. Here's what all pet parents should know about Hemophilia in dogs.
Researchers at Virginia Tech May Have Hope For Brain Cancer Patients
As the United States mourns the death of beloved Senator John McCain, researchers at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech ar…
Let’s Talk About Pancreatitis In Dogs
A disease that's hard to digest, pancreatitis in dogs requires a total change in lifestyle and careful monitoring. What you can do and how to treat it.
What is Lipoma in Dogs?
Not all tumors are cancerous, and lipoma in dogs is one of the more common types your dog can suffer from. Here's what you need to know about.
Ehrlichiosis in Dogs: What It Is and How To Prevent It
Ticks are more than just a pest - they can actually transmit deadly diseases such as Ehrlichiosis. Let's talk about what this is and how to prevent it.
Study: Discovery Made to Genetic Link in Dog Disc Disease
Disc disease, known as chondrodystrophy, in some breeds is a common cause of back pain and paralysis. New research now may change that understanding.
What is Legg-Calve-Perthes In Dogs?
Legg-Calve-Perthes in dogs is a hip joint disorder that affects blood supply to the femoral head. Commonly seen in miniature, toy, and small-breed dogs.
The Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments of Alopecia in Dogs
Any dog can suffer from hair loss, otherwise known as alopecia. If you start to notice bald spots on your dog, here's what you can do about them.
Toothy Trouble: Periodontal Disease in Dogs
Bad breath is the least of your worries when it comes to periodontal disease in dogs. Brush up on how to keep tooth and gum infections away from your dog.
What You Need to Know About Canine Disk Disease
Canine Disk Disease is a serious health issue that can affect a dog's movement and can cause a great deal of pain. Know the risks and the symptoms.
What You Need to Know About Osteosarcoma in Dogs
Another name for bone cancer, osteosarcoma is the most common form of cancer in dogs - and the most aggressive. Here's what you need to know.