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.
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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Melanoma is a type of cancer that grows in the cells of the skin responsible for producing melanin, melanocytes. It appears as a dark nodule on parts of the body with greater pigmentation. Depending on its location, it will be benign or malignant. Below we explain which dogs can be affected and what is the …
Allergies seem to be increasingly common in dogs. An allergy is an exaggerated reaction of the organism to contact with food or with any component of the environment that, in principle, should not be seen as a threat by the immune system. The main symptom of allergy is itching. The most frequent allergies in dogs …
Has your dog ever lost consciousness for no apparent reason? Syncope is the medical term for fainting, due to lack of oxygen or nutrients in the brain. They tend to be short episodes and with a sudden recovery. However, they may indicate the existence of a chronic, progressive, and even fatal underlying disease. If you …
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Dogs don’t sweat the same way humans do. Unlike us, they do not have numerous sweat glands throughout their body, but they are concentrated only in the foot pads. Therefore, their sweating mechanism is mainly gasping, which allows them to exchange hot air for cold to get cool. Let’s see in detail how dogs sweat …
Within the large number of dog breeds that exist on the planet, we can highlight some for a very particular peculiarity; dogs that do not lose their hair or make changes. These non-shedding dog breeds are in high demand by people with allergies or who simply need more selective hygiene at home. Let’s not forget …
Both breeds share the characteristics of Retrievers and have a very similar constitution. That makes it difficult for many people to know exactly what the differences are between Labrador and Golden. So that you have no doubts about it, in this article by Dogsis we are going to address this issue in detail. We will …
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Vaccination protects our furry from many serious diseases, so it is important that they are immunized from puppies. If you follow the recommended schedule, you will see that the multipurpose vaccine is the first one that should be applied. Do you want to know what it prevents and how often to put it? We explain …
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Skin conditions in dogs are frequent pathological processes, and are easily identified because they are recognizable to the naked eye. A rare skin tumor condition in dogs is canine histiocytosis, which is characterized by the appearance of plaques or nodules on the skin of different areas of the body, and can even affect internal organs. …
Hemolytic anemia in dogs is a rare disease, but it can cause really serious health problems if no treatment is applied. When this type of anemia occurs, red blood cells are destroyed prematurely, leading to fewer functional red blood cells. In order for you to recognize the signs of hemolytic anemia in the dog, from …
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The truth is that few handlers care regularly for their dog’s teeth. A lack of oral hygiene can lead to serious health problems, and not only in the gums or teeth. In addition to regular veterinary reviews and care, at home we can follow a series of measures aimed at keeping your teeth in the …
Leishmaniasis or leishmaniosis is a parasitic disease that causes various damages in the dog’s organism. Furthermore, it has zoonotic potential. Therefore, it is essential that we follow preventive measures to prevent our dog from becoming ill. Among them, in recent years a vaccine has been developed. It is an option to consider, especially in those …
Even within the veterinary world there are many opinions on what is the best age to castrate a dog, preventing it from generating offspring and preventing possible related diseases. For this reason, from Dogsis we are going to explain what are the advantages and disadvantages of castrating your dog with a few months of life …
If you are watching your dog’s nose flake, you are surely wondering “Why is my dog’s nose peeling?” There are multiple reasons for the appearance of crusts, white spots, or the loss of hair or skin on a dog’s muzzle. A dry, injured, cracked or skinned nose requires medical attention. Sometimes it is due to …
Torsion of the stomach in dogs is a much more common problem than one can imagine, so much so that perhaps our dog may suffer from it on occasion. That is why it is very important to know what it is, what its symptoms are and of course how to prevent it. It is a …
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Many people decide to shelter their dogs when the coldest seasons arrive, with sweaters or layers lined with sheepskin to prevent them from passing cool. However, this curious practice does not benefit dogs at general levels, being even counterproductive on many occasions. So from Dogsis we will explain when it is advisable to shelter our …
There are many situations in which we find that our dog stares at us or crosses a knowing glance with us, even if only for one second. All these situations have an explanation, since visual communication is one more form of communication between dogs and humans. We are going to explain what are the most …
Discovering the reason why a dog does things can sometimes be difficult … but many others, very simple. Why does my dog lick its paws? This question is probably one of the most heard on our blog and that, however, has some simple answers that anyone can deduce with the clues that we are going …
Waardenburg-Klein syndrome or, for short, WKS, is a disease of genetic origin that affects the pigmentation of the skin, hair and eyes. In addition, it is also a cause of deafness. It is a rare and rare alteration. It owes its name to the Dutch ophthalmologist who described it in human medicine in the 1950s. …
If you appreciate that your dog eats less or complains about eating, he may have a mouth infection known as gingivitis. This type of infection affects the gums of dogs causing them to become inflamed, producing moderate pain that ends up being high if it is not treated with the appropriate medications. If you think …
When a dog’s body produces high levels of the hormone cortisol, we may be facing an endocrine disease: Cushing’s Syndrome, also known as hyperadrenocorticism. In this Dogsis article we will explain what it is, mentioning its most common causes and symptoms, especially in some breeds of dogs more genetically prone to suffering from this dysfunction. …
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