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.
What is Leptospirosis? Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection, and it spreads through the bloodstream. This bacteria is called Leptospira. It is easy enough to get this bacteria from puddles of
Streptococcus is of two kinds. One is Streptococcus canis, and the other is Streptococcus dysgalactiae. Streptococcus was first identified in dogs and hence, got the name of Streptococcus canis. It
It’s scary because it’s unexpected. How can medication make a dog sicker? Read our article to find out more. Antibiotics are a very common treatment for all mammals and are
Learn more about the herpes virus with our handy explainer. Herpes or herpes virus is not restricted to human beings alone. Cats as well as dogs and other animals can
What is degenerative joint disease? Degenerative joint disease can be progressive, or it can be acute. It affects dogs of all ages. If your dog is suffering from acute degenerative
What is hemangiosarcoma? One of the most challenging diseases in dogs is hemangiosarcoma. It is not only challenging but also quite mysterious according to the vets. The hemangiosarcoma spreads rapidly
One of the most common genital tumours are testicular tumours, and they are mostly malignant. They can grow in one or both testicles. Invariably, they are cancerous and will spread
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
The term urinary tract infection describes a variety of conditions infecting the urinary tract. The conditions that UTI describes include: Asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB), Cystitis (bladder infection) Prostatitis (infection of the
UTIs, or Urinary Tract Infections, can be very painful for dogs, and potentially dangerous, but is treatable. Symptoms of UTI in dogs include difficulty and (or) bleeding while urinating and
Treating Kidney (renal) Failure in Dogs Identifying and treating Kidney (renal) failure and dog kidney failure treatment What is kidney/ renal failure in dogs? The inability of the kidneys to
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