Health & Diet

Gallstones in dogs form from bacteria, bile, calcium salts, cholesterol, and proteins, and they sometimes cause blockages in the gallbladder. They’re also known as choleliths, and they can be as small as …

Hernias in dogs are tears or weaknesses in abdominal muscles that allow internal organs or fatty tissue to pass through to other parts of the body. There are five main …

Tagamet is a medicine that veterinarians may prescribe to treat stomach ulcers and acid reflux in dogs. One of the brand names for the generic medicine cimetidine, Tagamet comes in …

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 …