Common Diseases Spread by Fleas and Ticks
When these pests leave their mark on your pet, it may Lyme disease, rabbit fever... even the plague! We've got fleas and ticks to thank for spreading them.
Dog Disease
A complex subject like Dog Disease can often be confusing. More often than not, you can’t even pronounce the name of the illness, much less know anything about it. At PetGuide.com, we keep that in mind when we research this important topic, making sure to list symptoms, treatments and what you can expect with each medical condition and issue. Armed with knowledge, you’ll be able to make an informed decision about your dog’s health.
In the Dog Disease section, you will find everything you need to know about your dog’s health. We have articles on everything from periodontal disease to doggy STDs (yes, those do exist). You will find out all about breed-specific illnesses, hereditary conditions, and chronic health issues. Worried about parasite infections? Discover how to recognize the symptoms of mange, heartworm or whipworm infestations early on. Noticed some weird bumps and lumps on your dog’s skin? We’ve got you covered!
Having a sick dog or suspecting an illness is no light matter. That’s why we created the best resource on canine health issues. Whether you’re trying to find information on a specific disease or need to check out if your dog’s symptoms warrant a visit to the vet, you will find it all in our articles. For dog owners who like to stay in the loop with the newest medical studies by dog experts around the world, you’ll be happy to know we have the scoop on that, too!
PetGuide.com’s Dog Disease section is a one-stop guide for all the worried pet parents out there. If you’re suspecting your best friend is not feeling well or just need some reassurance while you wait for the scheduled visit to the pet, our blog is the place to be. Learn all about how to prevent and treat dog illnesses, and keep your pooch healthy and happy!
What is Lipoma in Dogs?
Not all tumors are cancerous, and lipoma in dogs is one of the more common types your dog can suffer from. Here's what you need to know about.
New Hope for Children With Epilepsy Thanks to Miniature Dachshunds
A collaboration between miniature wirehaired dachshunds and scientists has advanced research into a rare and deadly form of epilepsy in children and dogs.
What You Don’t Know About Addison’s Disease In Dogs
Were going to go over Addisons Disease in dogs, so you can better understand it and help your dog live a normal, active life.
What Is Giardia In Dogs?
Does your dog have a belly ache? The cause may be from an intestinal infection called Giardia. Learn more about the parasite behind giardia in dogs.
What is Cerebellar Ataxia in Dogs?
Does your dog have a problem with coordination or falling down? He may not just be clumsy - it could be Cerebellar Ataxia.
What Should You Know About Pythiosis in Dogs?
Standing water is a breeding ground for a fungal infection that's dangerous to canines. Here's what you need to know about pythiosis in dogs.
What is Dermoid Sinus in Dogs?
An inherited condition, dermoid sinus can affect any dog breed. With symptoms that range from skin infections to nerve damage, here's what you need to know.
Love Is In The Air, But So Are Canine STDs
Many pet owners are not even aware that dogs are able to get, carry and share Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs). Here's what you need to know.
The Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments of Alopecia in Dogs
Any dog can suffer from hair loss, otherwise known as alopecia. If you start to notice bald spots on your dog, here's what you can do about them.
What Causes Heartworm in Dogs?
Most people are not even aware of the illness, until it is too late for treatment and the damage has already been done. In fact, many dog owners are not at all familiar with heartworm, how it occurs, how it progresses, and what causes it in the first place.
All About Kidney Stones In Dogs
Kidney and bladder stones in dogs can be painful and even life-threatening if not properly treated. Let's go over the basics about kidney stones in dogs.
The Shocking Truth About Canine Distemper
A disease that's similar to the measles that humans can get, Canine Distemper is a virus that's highly contagious and could kill your dog.
What is Limp Tail Syndrome?
We all love to see a happy tail wagging. But have you ever heard of Limp Tail Syndrome? If you have a long-tailed dog, here's what you need to know.
Data Shows Climate Change Endangers Dogs With New Diseases
The latest research points out the sudden rise of potentially deadly dog diseases that are transmitted by insects, in areas where they weren't seen before.
Are Anti-Vaxxers To Blame for Rise in Canine Parvo Cases?
Vets are worried about the increased rates of confirmed canine disease parvo cases, and believe it's due to a growing anti-vax movement in pet owners.
Toothy Trouble: Periodontal Disease in Dogs
Bad breath is the least of your worries when it comes to periodontal disease in dogs. Brush up on how to keep tooth and gum infections away from your dog.
What Are Hot Spots on Dogs?
Hot spots on dogs are an itchy problem. A common canine skin condition, this problem gets worse the more your pooch scratches at it.
Seeing Cross-Eyed: What is Strabismus in Dogs?
You've probably heard this condition called cross-eyed or walleyed. Strabismus in dogs affects certain breeds, but your vet may be able to correct it.
What is Legg-Calve-Perthes In Dogs?
Legg-Calve-Perthes in dogs is a hip joint disorder that affects blood supply to the femoral head. Commonly seen in miniature, toy, and small-breed dogs.
Researchers Look To Chinese Herbs To Treat Dog Cancer
A cancer diagnosis for our dogs can mean a shorter lifespan. A Detroit pet hospital is looking to use traditional Chinese medicine to treat spleen cancer.
What is Progressive Retinal Atrophy in Dogs
Dogs can suffer from a variety of vision problems. One of the most serious is called Progressive Retinal Atrophy, which can cause blindness in dogs.
What is Hypothyroidism in Dogs?
Let's talk facts. In this article you will learn the basics about what hypothyroidism in dogs is, how it affects dogs, and what can be done to treat it.
Does Your Dog Have A Sleep Problem?
Since dogs spend a big portion of their day sleeping it away, it stands to reason that just like humans–our furry friends may have sleep issues as well…
5 Serious Illnesses Caused by Canine Dental Disease
You don't just keep your dog's teeth to keep them pearly white. Here are five serious illnesses caused by canine dental disease.
Doggie Depression: Understanding Depression in Dogs
Despite their happy-go-lucky temperament, depression in dogs is a recognized medical issue. Here's what to look for if your pooch has doggie depression.
What Experts Say You Need To Know About COVID-19 And Your Dog
There's so much news out there about CoVid-19 and pets, and some of it seems conflicting. That's why we asked the expert - Dr. Jerry Klein, Chief Veterinary Officer of the American Kennel Club.
7 Common Symptoms Of Diabetes In Dogs
It's important that owners are able to recognize the symptoms of diabetes in dogs in order to get their pooch into the veterinarian and treated right away.
Bordatella: Kennel Cough Symptoms And Treatments
Also referred to as Bordatella, this illness is not just a common cold. Be on the lookout for these kennel cough symptoms and know what to do about it.
All About Bowel Obstruction in Dogs
We don't like to think about our dog's pooping, but you should take notice. This is especially important when it comes to bowel obstruction in dogs.
What Is Puppy Strangles?
Puppy strangles is a rare skin condition that affects mostly young dogs. Read on to learn more about this disease and how to treat it.
Ehrlichiosis in Dogs: What It Is and How To Prevent It
Ticks are more than just a pest - they can actually transmit deadly diseases such as Ehrlichiosis. Let's talk about what this is and how to prevent it.
Autism in Dogs: Myth or Reason for Concern?
It's no secret that we share a lot of similarities with our four-legged best friends. But what about mental illnesses? Can dogs have autism?
Parvo Cases On The Rise During COVID-19
As if 2020 hasn’t already presented us all with some challenges, pet hospitals nationwide are saying they are seeing an increase in puppy Parvo during…
What Is Mange In Dogs?
Mange in dogs isn't pretty. A skin disease caused by parasites, mange leads to more than just loss of fur and scratching. Here's how to prevent and treat.
5 Heartworm Facts You Need To Know
April is Heartworm Awareness Month, and we wanted to start it off with these interesting and important heartworm facts that all pet parents should know.
Researchers at Virginia Tech May Have Hope For Brain Cancer Patients
As the United States mourns the death of beloved Senator John McCain, researchers at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech ar…
Warning Signs: Heartworm Symptoms In Dogs
Do you know the warning signs? Pet parents need to know the heartworm symptoms in dogs in order to catch and treat this potentially fatal disease in time.
What is Laryngeal Paralysis in Dogs?
A disease that can affect a dog's ability to eat and breathe, laryngeal paralysis can be deadly. Here's what you need to know and what symptoms to look for.
Researchers Discover Biomarker Test For Degenerative Myelopathy in Dog
Researchers from the University of Missouri believe a test that helps diagnose ALS in humans can also be used for diagnosing canine cases of DM.
What is Factor Xl Deficiency in Dogs?
Factor XI Deficiency is a genetically inherited disease that's a form of hemophilia. Here's what you should know about the disease.
What is Hemangiosarcoma in Dogs?
There are different kinds of canine cancers - one of the most serious is Hemangiosarcoma in dogs. But what breeds does it affect and how can it be treated?
What is Ataxia in Dogs: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
A sensory dysfunction that causes a loss of balance, ataxia in dogs can be the sign of a serious problem. Here's what you need to know about the condition.
Leptospirosis in Dogs
With the weather warming up, our dogs are in danger of picking up serious illnesses. Let's talk about Leptospirosis in dogs and how to prevent it.
What is Pythiosis in Dogs?
Most dogs love to swim. But there are hidden dangers in the water, in the form of microscopic spores called pythiosis, that can harm your pooch.
What is Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome?
Flat-faced breeds have a look all their own - they also have unique health problems. One of them is Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome.
Understanding Canine Parovirus
Knowing all the important details about Canine Parovirus can help you diagnose, seek treatment and prevent this deadly illness from affecting your dog.
What Is Patellar Luxation In Dogs?
Patellar Luxation in dogs can be a pain in the knee - is your pooch at risk? Let's talk about go over the basics, its symptoms, and treatment options.
Let’s Talk About Pancreatitis In Dogs
A disease that's hard to digest, pancreatitis in dogs requires a total change in lifestyle and careful monitoring. What you can do and how to treat it.
How Do Dogs Get Heartworm?
It's a potentially deadly disease that can be prevented... but how do dogs get heartworm? It'll be one more reason to hate those little blood suckers!
Let’s Talk Tick Paralysis in Dogs: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatmen
Ticks are more than just pests - they can cause serious damage. One such danger is tick paralysis - here's what you need to watch out for.
Early Neutering May Be Bad For Larger Mixed-Breed Dogs
Researchers from the University of California, Davis just released study results that show heavier mixed-breed dogs may be at higher risks for joint disorder…
Study: Canine Cancers Linked To Common Lawn Chemicals
Alarming research links canine malignant lymphoma (CML) with lawn pesticides, and has may have implications to the impact of chemicals on humans as well.
What Do You Know About Whipworms In Dogs?
As one of the most common - and treatable - parasites that your pooch can pick up, here's what you need to know about whipworms in dogs.
All About Elbow Dysplasia in Dogs
You may not have known this fact, but dogs do have elbows! And breeds of all sizes can be prone to elbow dysplasia in dogs.
Understanding the Basics of Pannus in Dogs
A condition that affects the cornea in your dog's eye, Pannius in dogs is a hereditary condition that progresses with age. Learn more about what pannus is.
Warmer Winter Means Higher Risk of a Leptospirosis Outbreak
While many love this unseasonably warm weather, veterinarians are warning that a serious bacterial infection is on the rise, and could kill your dog.
What is Cushing’s Disease in Dogs?
Cushings disease in dogs is brought about by an excess of circulating cortisol hormone. This causes tumors to form on a dogs adrenal or pituitary glands.
What You Need to Know About Hemophilia in Dogs
When your dog suffers from this disease, a small cut can cause big problems. Here's what all pet parents should know about Hemophilia in dogs.
Tetanus in Dogs: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
Although it's uncommon, there's still a chance that tetanus can affect your dog. Here's what you need to know about tetanus in dogs.