What is epilepsy? It is a condition of recurring seizures wherein uncoordinated firing of the neurons in the cerebrum takes place. In dogs, it is not fully understood but it has some similarities with the causes in human beings. Neurotransmitters...

Luxating Patella/Trick Knee/Floating Kneecap is a common medical condition among toy and miniature breeds, although larger dogs like Labs might be susceptible. Basically, the dog's kneecap slides out of its groove and dislocates. The dislocation ...

Idiopathic vestibular disease is a pet health condition that can initially be terrifying to any pet owner. Imagine one day your older dog is fine, then the next she is falling down to one side, sometimes even rolling because she cant keep her bal...

Signs of Kennel Cough include a variety of symptoms, but first let's discuss what kennel cough is. Kennel cough falls under the area of upper respiratory infections or "colds" or "tracheobronchitis."The upper respiratory tract, which includes the...

Many dogs suffer from dog skin allergies. The symptoms can be mild, an extra sensitivity that causes the dog to rub his face or body against a rough surface. Severe cases may lead to skin biting, infections and can be a real source of misery for ...

Found in the urine of most dogs, struvite crystals may cause them some discomfort. If untreated, they may lead to urinary infections, or worse, they may turn into stones that can lead to even worse discomfort and severe problems.If you think your...

Leptospirosis is a disease caused by varied strains of Leptospira interrogans sensu lato organisms. It can be a fatal disease and can be contracted by a dog of any age. Some symptoms of Leptospirosis are high fever, depression, jaundice, dehydrat...

When discussing dog cruciate ligament disease, one consideration is that the dog's knee is pretty similar to a person's knee. Dogs have identical ligaments and other structures within their knee as humans and just like humans, they are predispose...

When a dog has been diagnosed with a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) the attending veterinarian will probably suggest surgery to correct the problem. Unfortunately, veterinarians sometimes use language that is difficult for the average d...

Seizures are the main symptom of canine epilepsy. They are seen more frequently in dogs than in cats and other pets, and they can occur at any time in a dog's life. Epilepsy is a medical condition where a dog loses voluntary control over his o...