Dog Diseases

As an owner of a four-legged companion, you may ponder the possibility of your pup getting fleas from the grass. Fleas are parasites that nourish themselves on the blood of canines and other animals and can produce a range of medical difficulties, including skin irritation, allergic reactions, and even anemia

An allergic reaction to pets is due to a genetic predisposition and is never acquired. Allergic reactions typically occur upon contact with animals and often start with sneezing and tearing, intensifying over the next three hours.

Babesiosis, also known as piroplasmosis, is a parasitic disease caused by the blood parasite Babesia and transmitted by ticks from the Rhipicephalus species. The tick infects the animal through its saliva during a bite, usually in areas with thin skin. The parasite settles in the red blood cells, multiplying and destroying them, which leads to anemia, degenerative processes, and clogging of the vascular system.

Dirofilariasis primarily affects the pulmonary and cardiac systems. In most cases, the helminths complicate blood circulation and cause heart valve problems. Less commonly, the helminths settle in the abdomen, eyes, brain, and spinal cord. The helminths grow for seven to eight months and have a lifespan of about three years, during which they can lay up to 30,000 microfilariae per day.

Demodicosis is a complex and not fully understood disease caused by ticks. These ticks feed on the epithelium, destroying its integrity and irritating nerve endings. This leads to inflammation, hair loss, and the formation of abscesses.

Bloat in dogs are essentially stomach disorders namely gastric dilatation (GD) which involves the stomach filling up with gas, and gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV) which results in the bloated stomach twisting upon itself, blocking its entrance and exit.

Reviewed by Dr. Nicoletta Nica Updated on 26/03/2026 Reading time 2 min. Overview Severity: Low Life stage: All Congestive Heart Failure...

Deworming refers to treatments or preventive measures against helminth (worm) infections. It is highly recommended for all animals, whether they live indoors, outdoors, or on the streets.

Fleas are blood-sucking parasitic insects that live in the coats of animals, reproduce actively, and can jump from one host to another. Even if you don't take your pet for walks, there is still a risk of flea infestation.

Diarrhea has never been a pleasant topic to discuss let alone experience. However, it is a common occurrence among dogs much to the displeasure of their owners. Varying in regularity, extent and intensity, diarrhea differs from dog to dog.

It is not easy to watch your pet get sick especially since they cannot verbally express their discomfort like we do. Much like their humans, dogs also experience coughing in their lifetime.

Mast cell tumors (MCTs) are the result of maligned mast cells in the body. MCTs are the most common skin tumor among dogs, accounting for about 20% of all canine skin tumors till date.