Veterinary

Urinary Tract Infection in Dogs

It is known that urinary tract infection is one of the most common health problems that occur in many dogs as well as in cats. This condition is the result of bacteria infesting your dog's urinary system usually in the urethra but bacteria can...

Bloat And Dog Food - Is There A Connection?

Bloat is one of the most common causes of death in otherwise healthy dogs. Breeds that are more likely to develop bloat are those that have narrower, deeper chests such as Basset Hounds, Boxers, Weimaraners or Dobermans. It can also be problem...

What is Canine Urolithiasis in Miniature Schnauzers?

Urolithiasis in canines is a disease that can affect many pets. Miniature Schnauzers are particularly likely to develop this condition. Urolithiasis is caused by urolith (stones), calculi or kidney stones in the urinary tract. The condition is als...

The Number Two Killer of Dogs

It is surprising how many dog owners are not aware of what bloat is.

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Mitral Valve Disease - Threat to Cavalier King Charles Spaniels

A lot of people all over the globe have come to love the 20th century Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. This breed of dog, usually considered as toy dog and historically considered as lap dog is one of the affectionate, playful and extremely patient...

Dog Ear Infections

Ear infection, or Otitis Externa, is very common in dogs with long and floppy ears. These types of infections are in the top ten reasons why dogs go to the vet in the first place. An estimated twenty percent of dogs have an ear infection at lea...

This could really tick you off ...

Ticks are horrible little bloodsuckers that make life very uncomfortable for their host.

Lungworm

Lungworms are a type of parasite that can infect the respiratory tract. There are several different parasites that have been identified including: Paragonimus kellicotti, Capillaria aerophilia, Filaroides and Osleri spp. Outdoor pets in certai...

Dog Rat Poison Symptoms

Dogs eating poison is a very common case throughout the country each year because many household products such as rodenticides, insecticides, pesticides, fertilizers, antifreeze and cleaning products etc. are left around areas where dogs can easil...