Dog Diseases & Conditions

While the pandemic is over and most people have resumed the “new normal”, I still often get asked can dogs catch Covid? The disease is still being spread, and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) is still offering guidance, which has some pet owners worried about their canine companions.

Pet obesity has reached epidemic levels in the United States. Sadly, this condition is 100% preventable. If you've been asking yourself "is my pet overweight?", this article will explain how to tell and what you can do about it. According to recent research from the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, 59% of dogs and 61% of cats were classified as overweight or obese in 2022. Unfortunately, this statistic is also directly linked to a rise in diseases commonly associated with excess weight including diabetes, arthritis and certain types of cancer.

Foot or toe cancer in dogs is relatively uncommon compared to other types of cancer. But remember that it can still occur. The prevalence of...

Is your dog having discomfort in the anus area? Or has he recently been scooting across the floor all of a sudden? You better have...

Dogs can get infected with numerous types of infectious parasites, and one of them is the roundworm. Roundworms are internal parasites commonly found in dogs—most...

Did you know that older dogs are more prone to develop nasal tumors? And without supportive care, a study finds that: ...euthanasia is generally elected within...

Wonder what that swelling on your dog’s elbow is? It doesn’t seem to hurt when you touch it, but it looks like it should....

Dogs are very curious animals. But sometimes, they can get a little too curious and eat something they are not supposed to. This is especially...

One thing’s for sure: Cancer sucks. Not only does it deprive our loved ones of a chance to live healthily… Unfortunately, so are our pets. And the...

Did you know? Dogs have sharper hearing senses than hoomans — ranging between 45Hz and 65KHz. And when their hearing is impaired, you can just imagine...

If you've ever seen a dog during a fit of reverse sneezing, you know how scary it can be. What is reverse sneezing in dogs and how do you stop it?

Dog park diseases are something dog parents should be aware of before visiting.  More often than not, dog parks are deemed harmless and offer nothing...