Pet Health

Medications which contain praziquantel are the only medications that will successfully treat tapeworms. Many pet owners make the mistake of buying over the counter de-worming medication to treat tapeworms; however most of these medications will only treat roundworms or hookworms.

Canine whipworms, also known as Trichuris vulpis and Trichuris campanula, are intestinal parasites which latch onto a dog’s intestines and feed off of the nutrients in the blood passing through the intestines.

Just like humans, dogs who suffer from constipation usually have their diet to blame.

Our canine companions may suffer from a bout of gas from time to time; however, repeated incidences of gas can be an uncomfortable condition for your dog, and these incidences can also create an unpleasant atmosphere that neither you or your dog will appreciate.

Pancreatitis is a serious condition in dogs which requires immediate medical treatment. There are some factors which can cause pancreatitis in dogs, but in other cases the condition seems to be genetically inherited.

Addison’s disease, also known as hypoadrenocorticism, is serious condition which cannot be cured, but it can be treated. The condition itself interferes with the adrenal glands’ ability to produce the proper amounts of cortisol hormones in the body. Normally by the time a dog is diagnosed with Addison’s disease, emergency medical treatment is needed.

Puerperal hypocalcemia is a life threatening condition that requires immediate treatment. This condition is most often seen in small breed dogs, and it occurs in females 2-3 weeks after they have given birth. In rarer instances, puerperal hypocalcemia can develop during normal labor or in the event of prolonged and difficult labor.

Cushing’s disease in dogs, also known as hyperadrenocorticism, is the most common disorder of the endocrine system in aging dogs. There are two different forms of canine Cushing’s disease, but both forms cause the same classic Cushing’s symptoms to appear.  Either form of Cushing’s disease requires treatment, and there are different treatment options available.

Diabetes mellitus is a condition in dogs that is very similar to diabetes mellitus in people. It is diagnosed most often in middle aged to older dogs, but in some cases younger dogs have developed diabetes mellitus.

While it’s common knowledge they cause problems for humans as they age, cataracts are also known to affect the eyes of man’s best friend as well. Cataracts are one of the more common eye problems for dogs, and can affect all ages and breeds.