Gallstones in dogs form from bacteria, bile, calcium salts, cholesterol, and proteins, and they sometimes cause blockages in the gallbladder.…
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Addison's disease in dogs, also known as hypoadrenocorticism, affects the production of hormones in the adrenal glands, which are located near…
Abscesses in dogs are pockets of pus somewhere in the body, commonly including the skin, mouth, between the toes, or…
Mange is a skin disease in dogs that can be caused by several different species of mites that burrow into…
Diabetic ketoacidosis in dogs, sometimes shortened to DKA, is a deadly medical emergency that happens when there's not enough insulin…
E. coli is a bacteria found in the lower intestines of dogs and other mammals. Usually it's benign, but symptoms can…
Dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs happens when the heart can't properly contract, which leads to blood backing up in the heart…
Von Willebrand disease in dogs is a hereditary bleeding disorder. If left untreated, the disease can lead to excessive bleeding and…
Alopecia in dogs refers to hair loss that can be partial or complete, but it also refers to deficiencies in…
Pancreatitis in dogs refers to an inflammation of the pancreas that can either be acute or chronic. If it goes…
Cryptorchidism in dogs happens when one or both testicles are retained in the abdomen and fail to descend into the…
Allergic reactions in dogs can be difficult to spot, as they vary in type, severity, and cause. Almost any substance…
