Pet Health

Cherry eye in dogs is a condition in which the third eyelid falls down or slips out of place and is then visible in the corner of the dog’s eye. Unlike people which only have 2 eyelids, dogs have another eyelid that is normally invisible otherwise known as the nictitating membrane.

When a dog or cat begins to go deaf the process is normally a gradual one. Cats and dogs are gifted with the ability to easily rely on their other senses to make up for one that they lost, and you will probably not be able to tell that your cat or dog is going deaf until they have lost most of their hearing.

Dogs that have difficulty producing tears that keep their eyes clean and free of painful infections may have the condition known as dry eye or KCS (keratoconjunctivitis sicca).

Ear mites in dogs can cause intense itching and discomfort. Wounds around the ears, and secondary bacterial infections, can develop as a result of long term ear mite infestation. If your dog has been diagnosed with ear mites, or you suspect that your dog may have ear mites, prompt treatment is necessary to keep serious complications from developing in your dog’s ears; most importantly, getting rid of these pesky critters will help your dog to feel a whole lot better.

A disease that is common in certain breeds but can afflict any dog, Entropion occurs when the edges of a dog’s eyelids roll inward. This leads to the hairs on the eyelid rubbing against the cornea, causing the dog constant irritation and eye trauma.

Idiopathic vestibular disease occurs most often in dogs over 7 years of age, though it has been known to occur in young and middle aged dogs as well. The disease will occur suddenly and without warning, and over a period of time the dog will recover on its own. The sudden symptoms of this disease can be frightening to say the least,

There are a number of preventative measures that can help to keep incidences of motion sickness down in dogs. However some of our canine companions just weren’t meant to travel, and no matter how hard we try to prevent it they still experience motion sickness.

The most common ear problems in dogs involve parasites and climate. Many of the common ear problems in dogs begin as a mild condition, but if these ear problems are not treated in a timely manner they can quickly escalate into a big problem. If you notice any ear problems in your dog, have your dog’s ears examined by a veterinarian as soon as possible.

Anaphylactic shock is a type of life threatening allergic reaction that can occur in most mammals including dogs and people. However the effects and symptoms of anaphylactic shock in dogs differ from the effects and symptoms of anaphylactic shock which other mammals experience.

Lupus is a type of autoimmune disease that causes the body’s own immune system to begin attacking itself. There are two different types of lupus, and they have different symptoms and effects on the body. Dogs are diagnosed with lupus much more often than cats, and this disease is considered to be quite rare in cats.