Knowing the main diseases and health problems that our dog may have, will help us identify the symptoms in the event that it suffers from them and carry out early treatment with the help of your veterinaryn. Thus preventing your illness or problem from being more serious. Here you will find many informative articles where you can see everything related to the health and care of a dog.
But remember, in case of illness, it should always be your vet who makes a diagnosis and prescribes appropriate treatment, since each dog is different.
Mastitis is an inflammation of the mammary glands. It is associated with the postpartum period of bitches and can present as a hardening or infection. The treatment will depend on it. This pathology is not only annoying for the dog, but can also compromise the health of her puppies. In addition, bitches suffering from pseudopregnancies …
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Fear is a natural reaction experienced by humans and animals, including dogs. However, it is striking if I notice that my dog is afraid of other dogs, because what have the other canine companions that generate such fear? In many occasions, this behavior is inexplicable for the human being. Before undertaking solutions that allow the …
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Deworming is one of the routines that we must set as dog sitters. This can be internal or external, depending on whether the parasites are located outside or inside the dog’s body. Deworming, in addition, should start at fifteen days of age and will be repeated throughout the dog’s life. Let’s see when a dog …
Dogs’ eyes are very delicate organs. Exposed to the environment, they can be affected by different diseases and pathologies. The milder ones will only produce irritation of the eyeball, but the more serious ones may even cause blindness. In any case, all will need the assistance of the vet since it is very dangerous for …
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Horner’s syndrome is a disorder of neurological origin that we will be able to visualize as an alteration in one or both eyes of our dog. The causes that can trigger it are different and will vary in severity. Horner’s diagnosis is straightforward because the eye is seen differently, but the cause is not easy …
Nobody likes to see how their dog starts to eat feces from other animals or even their own, since in addition to being disgusting, it can be very harmful to their health. Puppies are the most prone to this bad habit, because due to their curiosity or the lack of any nutrient, they may end …
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The Rottweiler breed is one of the best known and is usually divided into two varieties. Before adopting one, you need to know the differences between the American and German Rottweilers. It is a strong and muscular breed that descends from the mastiffs that accompanied the Roman Empire. However, its appearance today was developed by …
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Rabies is a viral zoonotic disease of the Rhabdoviridaes family, which affects the nervous system causing acute encephalitis. It affects mammals including dogs and of course, humans. This disease is spread throughout almost the entire planet and can be fatal if it is not treated, that is why it is so important to vaccinate our …
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Do common Boxer specimens look beautiful to you? Well, wait to meet the White Boxer. This variety is part of the breed, but its characteristics do not go unnoticed. In fact, there are many beliefs about these dogs. Let’s see in detail everything related to the precious albino boxers, what special care they need and …
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Celiac dogs are those that do not tolerate gluten, a protein found in flours and other foods that can be part of the canine diet. This pathology has an important genetic component and its detection is key to prevent our dog friends from developing a chronic disease. From Dogsis we will discover what are the …
In the canine world, the tongue is a vital tool that not only serves to drink water or taste the flavors of food, dogs stick out their tongues for many others, such as communicating with each other or lowering their body temperatures. There are also races that by mere genetics have or seem to always …
Formerly this strange coloration was attributed to mythology, but today it is science that gives us the explanation of why some breeds of dog have the blue tongue. Remembering that we should not confuse this peculiarity with the disease of the purple tongue. Let’s see which are the only races that have this curious blue …
In the pharynx of our furry companions, where the nasal passages and the back of the mouth meet, various conditions can appear. One of the most common is canine pharyngitis, which occurs when the mucosa that covers this area of the throat becomes inflamed. It is true that it is not a serious problem, but …
Euthanasia is a controversial topic at different levels. The word euthanasia, commonly used as a synonym for slaughter, refers to a clinical procedure that is possible in veterinary medicine. But just because a vet can euthanize a dog does not mean that it is ethical to do so under any circumstances. That is why it …
Psychological pregnancy, also called false pregnancy, pseudopregnancy or pseudociesis, occurs when a dog, after heat, behaves as if she had become pregnant, without actually being pregnant. It is a fairly common disorder among whole bitches, that is, those that have not been sterilized and, although it seems to be reduced only to the psychological sphere, …
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Although ringworm in dogs tends to be thought of as being caused by a worm, in reality the cause of this infection is always a fungus. Ringworm is present throughout the world and affects all kinds of animals, including humans. In this Dogsis article we will discover what exactly this infection consists of, how it …
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The monoproteic diet is one that will only contain one source of animal protein. It is a form of food that can offer benefits in certain situations. The most common example is food allergy. Just like people, dogs can suffer allergies to certain foods. In your case, the main sign of this allergy will be …
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Did you know that the elbow is one of the most complex joints a dog has? In fact, if this part of your body does not develop properly, degenerative diseases can appear that prevent you from moving normally. One of the most frequent is elbow dysplasia in dogs. Index of contents 1 How to detect …
A native of Mexico, the Chihuahua is the smallest dog in the world. It was domesticated by the Toltec tribe, of which there are decorative objects where figures of this breed are shown. As you know, it is characterized by its small size, large ears and bulging eyes, but is there more than one type …
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Like humans, we can also detect dandruff in our dog’s coat. There are various causes that can explain its appearance, since it is not just an aesthetic problem, as you may think. Proper hygiene and quality food are the basis for keeping our dog’s coat shiny. But, when dandruff is due to disease, it is …
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We all enjoy a beautiful day at the beach much more when our furry four-legged companion accompanies us and plays with us or with the waves. But perhaps we do not know that a dog drinks sea water it is very possible that it ends up intoxicated and that can be a serious problem for …
The signs of dehydration in dogs are varied and not detecting them in time can be a big problem for your health. Sunken eyes, lack of appetite and / or fatigue are some signs that should alert us. Knowing the symptoms will help us detect the problem in time and prevent the death of our …
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With CPR we refer to cardiopulmonary resuscitation. It is a maneuver that is started to try to recover, in this case a dog, its ability to breathe and beat. Of course, it is a procedure that will be performed only in emergencies while we wait for the veterinaryn’s arrival or we move to a clinic. …
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Fleas and ticks are the external parasites that will most often affect dogs. Not only do they cause discomfort with their presence, but they can transmit a large number of diseases, some of them very dangerous. In addition, fleas and ticks can also bite people and spread diseases. So it is very important that we …
If we are considering adopting a dog in a protective association, it is likely that, among other requirements, we will be asked to sign an adoption contract. This document is intended to ensure the well-being of the adopted dog. Therefore, it should not be taken as a sign of mistrust or an unnecessary signature. Below …
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