Pet Health

A dog living with Anal Sac disease can experience pain and discomfort. An owner will know the level of discomfort by listening to the dog and acknowledging its body language. One significant sign of discomfort is demonstrated by scooting, or rubbing one's backside against ground.

Giardiasis, also known as giardia or Beaver Fever, is a tiny one-celled parasite that dogs become infected with when they drink contaminated water. Many dogs carry giardia without any symptoms at all.

Canine parvovirus, also known as parvo, is a type of virus that affects domestic and wild dogs, coyotes, foxes, and wolves. This virus is highly contagious, and it is one of the most dreaded diseases for those who own puppies.

With the right tools and a bit of practice, you’ll be brushing your dog’s teeth in no time. Healthy clean teeth will prevent tooth and blood infections and help your dog live a longer life.

Gastritis in dogs is a type of condition that occurs when the stomach becomes inflamed, irritated, and infected. As a result of gastritis, the dog’s stomach is unable to digest food properly. Gastritis can either occur in dogs in an acute, or chronic, form.

Helicobacter is the name of a genus of spiral shaped bacteria. This type of bacteria is especially unique because it is able to live within the stomach; most types of bacteria are immediately killed when they enter the acidic environment of the stomach, but the Helicobacter is able to survive by producing its own protective coating.

Hookworms are parasitic worms which live in a dog’s intestines, and they survive by feeding off of the dog’s blood. If left untreated, hookworms can quickly multiply in large numbers in the dog’s gut and severe life threatening anemia and diarrhea can develop.

Lactose Intolerance, a common digestive disorder, is caused by the inability to break down the sugar in milk. That undigested sugar forms the perfect environment for bacteria to form in the intestinal tract and attack the stomach.

Canine liver disease ranks fifth among non-accidental causes of death in dogs. Liver disease is the term the medical community uses to describe any type of liver disorder.

Roundworm infections can harm the health of adult dogs, and they are particularly hazardous to small puppies. These worms live in the small intestines of the dog, and they survive by feeding off of the dog’s blood. Treatment of roundworms involves medicating the dog with a de-wormer medication at scheduled times, and using preventative measures to stop re-infection cycles from occurring.