Unfortunately, canine dental diseases are very common. As in humans, high levels of plaque can form in dogs’ mouths as the result of trapped food debris, buildups of bacteria, and the presence of other foreign particles. Plaque, in turn, attracts even more bacteria, which your pet’s immune system recognizes as an intruder. When your dog’s […]
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Studies have shown that as many as one in five dogs will develop an arthritic condition during their lifetime. While it’s natural for dogs to become less active as they get older, canine arthritis is more serious than simple aging, especially if it goes undiagnosed and untreated. In total, researchers have identified five different arthritis […]
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Dogs are particularly prone to four types of eye infections. The first and most common type is conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye or red eye. Alternately, your dog may develop corneal inflammation. Third, uveitis is a type of eye infection that affects the iris and surrounding tissues. Finally, tear gland and eyelid injuries or […]
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Anemia is a medical condition in which a dog does not have enough red blood cells, hemoglobin, or both. Technically, anemia is not a disease in and of itself, but rather a consequence of an underlying illness or medical condition. Dogs become anemic for many reasons; the condition can result from a disorder of the […]
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Dogs can get diabetes, just as people can. Diabetes in dogs takes two main forms, and the first and most common is canine mellitus, or “sugar diabetes.” As in humans, sugar diabetes in dogs can be of the type 1 or type 2 variety.
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Blepharitis is the clinical term for the inflammation that can affect the outer skin and connective tissues of a dog’s eyelids. The primary condition also frequently results in secondary inflammation that affects the eyelid’s inside surface. Many different factors can contribute to blepharitis in dogs. Some dogs are born with it, while others develop it […]
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