Health & Diet

Rectal prolapse in dogs happens when the inner layers of the rectum — the end region of the large intestine — push out and protrude from the anus. Usually, this …

Tramadol for dogs is an opioid painkiller drug used to treat pets who’ve gone through surgery, suffer from osteoarthritis, or have pain symptoms from other conditions. It’s one of the …

Hematomas in dogs happen when blood vessels burst and cause blood-filled blisters. Usually, they form under the skin and are common on dogs’ ears. They can also form on other parts …

Polyuria in dogs is an abnormal increase in urine, defined as greater than 50 ml/kg per day, which can cause more frequent urination, a higher volume of urine to come …

Bordetella in dogs is a bacterium (full name: Bordetella bronchiseptica) that often causes respiratory disease. It’s one of the most common causes of the disease known colloquially as “kennel cough.” If …

Maropitant Citrate — known commercially as Cerenia® — for dogs is the first and only medication approved by the FDA to prevent vomiting due to motion sickness in canines. It …

Sinus bradycardia in dogs is an unusually low heart rate caused by impulses in the sinus node firing slower than normal. The sinus node is responsible for electrical impulses in the …

Hip dysplasia in dogs happens when the ball and socket joint of the hips doesn’t develop properly, which can result in lameness and painful arthritis. In fact, hip dysplasia is …