Dog Diseases

Canine hot spots are one of the most common skin diseases in dogs. Also called moist dermatitis or “summer sores”, they usually occur during the summer months when the weather is hot....

Lymphoma, which is the cancer of the lymph nodes and the lymphatic system, affects both humans and dogs alike. It leads to visibly enlarged lymph nodes both externally and internally. One of...

Health problems have been a source of constant worry for us, even more so when it involves the heart. A heart murmur is essentially an abnormal, unusually long sound of the heart....

Allergies can be a source of great frustration and discomfort among humans. But in those who don’t speak our language, like dogs, allergies can be extremely irritating. Certain behaviour like licking, scratching,...

Arthritis in pets is essentially the inflammation of joints. It is caused by infections like Lyme Disease or by other tick-bearing organisms. However, arthritis in dogs, known as osteoarthritis, is commonly caused...

Cancer is a serious and worrisome illness that has plagued countless people in their lifetime. Like human beings, cats and dogs also suffer from similar forms of cancer. However, it becomes complicated in...