Dogs

Arthritis is a common condition that affects dogs of all ages. It can affect your dog’s joints and decrease mobility, leading to pain and difficulty walking. A dog with arthritis may also experience other symptoms like fever, stiffness, and decreased appetite.

Your pet is susceptible to tick bites while hiking, camping, and visiting the dog park. Ticks carry numerous diseases, including Lyme disease, which is fatal to dogs. But how can you tell if a tick has bitten your pet? Let’s discuss this in detail

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

The seasonal transition into summer often heralds a time of joy and delight for many dogs. With warmer weather comes an opportune moment for outdoor activities such as swimming, playing, and walking.

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

If you find a homeless puppy or kitten on the street, it is crucial to carefully examine your new pet. During the initial examination, pay attention to any discharge from the eyes or nose, check the ears for cleanliness (there may be accumulated discharge, dirt, or redness), and look for any skin or coat defects (such as bald spots or combed areas).

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.

When you first get a puppy, numerous questions arise about their living arrangements, feeding habits, and more. One essential aspect to address is your dog's nutrition.

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.