Hypokalemia in dogs happens when levels of potassium in the blood are lower than usual. It can be a life-threatening…
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Serotonin syndrome in dogs is a potentially life-threatening condition caused by an increase of serotonin in the body from exposure to…
Low blood albumin in dogs, also known as hypoalbuminemia, happens when levels of albumin, a protein that regulates blood volume,…
Upper respiratory infections in dogs can affect the bronchi, trachea, throat, and nasal cavities and are common, especially in dogs…
Toxoplasmosis in dogs is an infection caused by a parasite known as Toxoplasma ghondii. This parasite usually affects cats and passes…
Pulmonary fibrosis in dogs is a deadly lung disease where the lungs become scarred, stiff, and thickened, resulting in breathing…
Spondylosis in dogs, also known as spondylosis deformans, is a degenerative spinal condition where bone spurs develop along the vertebrae. It…
Pruritus in dogs is simply the feeling of itchiness that makes a dog want to scratch, chew, lick, or rub…
Polycythemia in dogs is a condition where there's an increase in the number or concentration of red blood cells in…
Pleural effusion in dogs happens when there is a buildup of fluid in the area of the chest known as…
Peritonitis in dogs is a condition where the peritoneum, which is the thin, watery membrane that lines the abdominal cavity,…
Hepatic encephalopathy in dogs is a degenerative brain condition caused by advanced liver disease. This can lead to unusual brain function,…
