Dog Health
Caring For Your Senior Dog: What You Should Know
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Caring For Your Senior Dog: What You Should Know
If you’re considering bringing home a sweet, old pooch, we have a few tips that will help when it comes…
Top 3 Most Important Dog Dental Care Tips
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Top 3 Most Important Dog Dental Care Tips
Tartar and gingivitis are two of the most common problems in dogs that veterinarians see. Poor dental hygiene can lead…
Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease in Dogs: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments
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Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease in Dogs: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments
Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease in dogs happens when the head of the femur degenerates. The condition causes inflammation and disintegration of the…
Researchers Confirm Genetic Links To Canine Hip Dysplasia
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Researchers Confirm Genetic Links To Canine Hip Dysplasia
(Photo Credit: Kintarapong / Getty Images) A 2021 study found 21 specific genetic markers associated with canine hip dysplasia (CHD). More…
Why Summer Heat Can Be Deadly For Brachycephalic (Short-Muzzled) Dogs
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Why Summer Heat Can Be Deadly For Brachycephalic (Short-Muzzled) Dogs
At first glance, it may seem like a small French Bulldog can handle the heat than a heavy-coated Siberian Husky.…
Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD) in Dogs
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Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD) in Dogs
No, OCD isn’t a condition that compels your dog to keep checking on their buried bones or constantly wash their…
Torn Ligaments in Dogs: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments
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Torn Ligaments in Dogs: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments
Torn ligaments in dogs happen when the ligament that connects the top and bottom parts of the bones surrounding the…
Glomerulonephritis in Dogs: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments
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Glomerulonephritis in Dogs: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments
Glomerulonephritis in dogs is a kidney disease where small vessels called glomeruli become inflamed. Usually, the glomeruli filter blood through…
Study Shows Dog Genes Link to Behavior and Personality
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Study Shows Dog Genes Link to Behavior and Personality
Almost every dog seems to have a matching personality type in people’s heads. We think of Golden Retrievers as friendly.…
Diabetes Insipidus and Diabetes Mellitus in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
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Diabetes Insipidus and Diabetes Mellitus in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Diabetes insipidus and diabetes mellitus are two different types of diabetes in dogs, and both can be serious if left…