Nerve/Muscle Disorder in Dogs
A dog’s nervous system includes the brain, the spinal cord, nerves and the muscles. The neuromuscular system controls all the movements of the muscles by sending signals to the brain. While the brain may be the control centre of muscle activities, it cannot function independently of the signals from the nerves. The messages are received […]
Hives or skin rashes in Dogs
Read more on how to identify and treat hives in dogs. What are hives? Hives are nothing but rashes on the skin and are also known as urticaria. Hives are usually restricted to certain areas of the body and become visible as patches of red or swollen skin. Dogs find them extremely itchy and they […]
Treating UTI in Dogs: Symptoms, Causes & Care Guide
Treating UTIs in dogs promptly prevents them from becoming kidney infections. Learn the signs, causes, and what care your dog needs to recover fully.
Treating Wet Eczema/ Hot Spots/ Acute Moist Dermatitis in dogs – VOSD Expert Vet Advice™
Identifying & treating wet eczema / hot spots / acute moist dermatitis Acute moist dermatitis is commonly called wet eczema (we’ll refer to it as wet eczema). It appears as a spontaneous eruption on the skin as a small area that appears red, irritated, and inflamed. It generally appears as a patch but can also […]
Mange in Dogs: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Identification and Treatment of Mange: Sarcoptic (red) & Demodectic (demodecosis) mange Mange is a type of inflammatory skin disease caused by tiny parasitic mites on dogs. Nearly all dogs carry mites in small numbers throughout their lives. Generally, a dog’s immune system is sufficient to keep the number of mites low and prevent noticeable symptoms. […]