Medical Conditions

Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease in dogs happens when the head of the femur degenerates. The condition causes inflammation and disintegration of the…

Retinal degeneration in dogs is a medical condition that causes issues with the way a dog sees and can even…

(Photo Credit: Kintarapong / Getty Images) A 2021 study found 21 specific genetic markers associated with canine hip dysplasia (CHD). More…

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 happen when the ligament that connects the top and bottom parts of the bones surrounding the…

Glomerulonephritis in dogs is a kidney disease where small vessels called glomeruli become inflamed. Usually, the glomeruli filter blood through…

Diabetes insipidus and diabetes mellitus are two different types of diabetes in dogs, and both can be serious if left…

Heart disease affects dogs a bit differently than it does humans. Dogs are, however, still susceptible to it, and it…

Hip dysplasia in dogs happens when the ball and socket joint of the hips doesn’t develop properly, which can result…

Collie eye anomaly in dogs is an inherited, congenital condition, meaning dogs have it from birth. It occurs because of a…