Health & Diet

Ascites, also known as abdominal effusion or free abdominal fluid, is a serious medical condition in dogs in which there is an abnormal buildup of fluid in the abdomen. Many …

Syringomyelia (SM) in dogs is a severe, chronic condition that affects the spinal cord. When fluid-filled cavities or cysts — known as syrinxes — form within the central canal of …

Hypoglycemia in dogs is the condition of having low blood sugar, which results in symptoms that mostly relate to an affected dog’s energy level. It can be caused by underlying conditions or exposure to …

Metabolic acidosis in dogs is a condition that happens when there’s an excessive level of acidity in the blood. If this happens for a long time, it can cause major …

Mitral valve disease (MVD) — also referred to as degenerative mitral valve disease or endocardiosis — in dogs is a common cardiac condition that affects the heart’s mitral valve, which …

Ectropion in dogs is a medical condition that affects a dog’s eyes. It occurs when a dog’s lower eyelid begins to sag away from the eye, which is why the …

Pica in dogs is a condition where the animal feels compelled to eat objects that are not food items. These can include metal, plastic, cloth, garbage, dirt, rocks, paper, or …

Gastroenteritis in dogs refers to an inflammation or irritation of the stomach and intestines. There are many possible causes, such as viruses, cancer, or simply ingesting something that disagrees with …