Canine Owner’s Guide To Prostate Cancer In Dogs
June 30, 2009 by
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One of the most serious diseases that dogs can experience is prostate cancer. Lymph nodes, bones, and the lungs are common secondary targets of this disease. Older dogs are usually affected. This article will discuss dog prostate cancer.
Symptoms
Two of the most common symptoms of this cancer are weight loss and general pain. [...]
Owner’s Look At Dog Scabies
June 29, 2009 by
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Scabies in dogs is caused by a mite infestation. Scabies is a highly contagious condition. Other animals and even humans can be affected.
Feeding on material on the skin, these parasitic mites live on the surface of your dog’s skin. They usually burrow just below the surface of the skin, but [...]
All About Pancreatic Cancer In Dogs
June 29, 2009 by
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Your dog’s pancreas produces hormones and digestive enzymes. Pancreatic cancer in dogs is a very serious medical condition. It is usually fatal. This disease is usually well-advanced before symptoms appear. Here is everything you need to know regarding canine pancreatic cancer.
Signs
The pancreas usually develops tumors. One of the most common [...]
Dog Owner’s Guide To Dog Pancreatic Cancer
June 29, 2009 by
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Your dog’s pancreas produces hormones and digestive enzymes. Pancreatic cancer in dogs is a very serious medical condition. This disease is very life-threatening. This is because symptoms don’t appear until the cancer is already well-advanced. Here is everything you need to know regarding canine pancreatic cancer.
Symptoms
This disease causes tumors to develop [...]
Guide To Dog Hepatitis
Dogs develop hepatitis due to a viral infection. The liver is mainly affected by this disease. However, other organs can be affected by this disease as well. Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about infectious canine hepatitis.
Transmission
As you should recall, dogs develop this disease because of a virus. The [...]
The Truth About Three Types Of Dog Diabetes
June 28, 2009 by
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Your dog can develop three different types of diabetes. They include mellitus, insipidus, and gestational. The most common form is diabetes mellitus. Here’s a look at the different types.
Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes mellitus in dogs is a condition in which your dog’s body is either insensitive to insulin or doesn’t produce enough of it. [...]
Dog Owner’s Guide To Lymphosarcoma In Canines
June 28, 2009 by
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Lymphosarcoma is a very serious disease for dogs. It’s often fatal. Since the lymph nodes are involves, the cancer can affect many different organs. It can also invade the liver, spleen, and other organs. This article will share with you everything you need to know about lymphosarcoma in dogs.
Signs
Dogs display different [...]
Five Causes Of Kidney Failure In Canines
June 27, 2009 by
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Dog kidney failure is a very serious condition, as it can easily become life-threatening. Dogs can develop this condition for various reasons. Some of these reasons include toxins, bacteria, obstructions, and trauma. Here’s a look at different causes of kidney failure in canines.
Medications
Some medications can cause kidney damage. Although useful in [...]
Everything You Need To Know About Hyperthyroidism In Dogs
The thyroid gland secretes a hormone named thyroxine. Hyperthyroidism in dogs is a condition that occurs when the gland overproduces thyroxine. It normally affected middle-aged and old dogs. Here is everything you need to know regarding canine hyperthyroidism.
Cause
This is a rare condition. Dog hyperthyroidism is usually brought on by cancer of the [...]
An Intro To Dog Valley Fever
June 27, 2009 by
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Dogs develop valley fever due to a fungal infection. This condition is prevalent in the Southwestern states. Some of these states include New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, and California. Here is everything you need to know about dog valley fever.
Cause
The fungus that causes this disease dwells in the desert soil. Your dog [...]