Health & Diet

Heat stroke is a life-threatening condition that occurs when a dog’s body temperature rises to dangerously high levels, typically over 106°F or 41.1°C. Unlike humans, dogs cannot cool down effectively …

Canine lymphoma — also known as lymphosarcoma (LSA) — is a type of cancer that originates in the lymphatic system, which is an integral part of a dog’s immune system. …

Peripheral vitreous degeneration (PVD) is an ocular condition in dogs that affects the vitreous body in the eye. In healthy dogs, the vitreous body retains a stable, gel-like consistency that …

Episcleritis in dogs is an inflammatory condition of the episclera, which is the thin layer of tissue between the conjunctiva and sclera — the white part of the eye. It is …

Verminous myelitis in dogs is a neurological disorder resulting from parasitic infections in the spinal cord. Although relatively rare, it can severely impact a dog’s health and mobility. The term …

Dogs and humans are very different, but they do have this in common: adolescence — or their teenage phase — is often a rocky period. Like human teens, adolescent dogs …

Ketoconazole is a drug used to treat fungal infections in dogs. Veterinarians can also use it to treat Cushing’s disease. The drug works by blocking cortisol formation in the adrenal …

If you’re a dog parent, chances are you’ve caught your furry friend dragging their butt across the floor at some point. This peculiar behavior — called scooting — is fairly …