Health & Diet

The term “autoimmune disease” covers a broad variety of disorders in dogs that affect the immune system. A dog’s immune...

E. coli, short for Escherichia coli, is a kind of bacteria found in the lower intestines of dogs and other mammals....

Ataxia in dogs refers to a loss of coordination or unbalanced gait due to sensory dysfunction. Depending on which part...

Dog ear mites are small parasites, most commonly of a species called Otodectes cynotis, that feed on the wax, oils,...

Stomatitis in dogs is an inflammation of the gums and mucous membranes in the mouth, which can include the tongue,...

Hyperkalemia in dogs happens when potassium levels in the bloodstream are higher than normal. Potassium is an important electrolyte in...

Levothyroxine is the active ingredient in many medications for dogs that treat hypothyroidism, a condition where the thyroid does not produce...

Low blood albumin in dogs, also known as hypoalbuminemia, occurs when levels of albumin, a protein that regulates blood volume,...

Eczema in dogs is an itchy, irritating inflammation of the skin that often causes dogs to scratch, lick, or chew,...

Tachycardia in dogs refers to an abnormally rapid heart rate. The condition is usually characterized by heart rates greater than...