Dog Health Conditions

Hey there, pet parents. Today we need to discuss a very serious and aggressive cancer that affects dogs, often with little to no warning:...

Hey there, pet parents. A diagnosis of cancer is always scary, but it's important to know that not all cancers are created equal. Today, we're...

Hey there, pet parents. Today we're going to talk about the most common type of skin cancer in dogs: the Mast Cell Tumor. These tumors are known...

Hello, wonderful puppy parents! Bringing home a new puppy is one of the most joyful experiences. During one of your first vet visits, your...

Hello, wonderful pet parents. Today, we're going to discuss a serious heart condition that primarily affects our beloved large and giant breed...

Hello, caring pet parents! Today, we're tuning into the heart. Sometimes during a routine vet check-up, your vet might mention they hear a "heart...

Hello, wonderful pet parents! Today, we're going to talk about the most common heart disease in dogs, especially our small, senior friends:...

Pet parents, listen up. This is one of the most serious and terrifying conditions that can affect a dog: Bloat, also known as Gastric Dilatation...

Hey there, pet parents! Let's talk about something that affects almost every single dog at some point in their life: Dental Disease. You might not...

Hey there, pet parents. Have you ever had a dog that seems to eat and eat and eat, but is still rail thin and has voluminous, greasy diarrhea? If...

Hey there, pet parents. If your dog seems to be plagued by chronic vomiting, diarrhea, or a poor appetite, you might be dealing with more than...

Hey, pet parents. Today we're going to talk about a challenging and unusual condition called Megaesophagus. This is a disorder of the esophagus...

Hey, pet parents. Today we're going to talk about a condition that can cause a sudden and severe belly ache in our dogs: Pancreatitis. This is a...

Hey there, pet parents. We've talked about the common, simple ear infection. But what happens when those infections keep coming back, over and...

Hey there, pet parents. Is your dog shaking their head, scratching at their ears, or holding their head to one side? Is there a bad smell coming...

Hey, pet parents. We've talked about Cushing's disease, which is the overproduction of cortisol. Now let's talk about its polar opposite:...

Hey there, pet parents. Today we're going to talk about another common hormonal disease in older dogs, one that can be a bit of a master of...

Hey there, dedicated pet parents. Just like people, our canine companions can get diabetes. Diabetes Mellitus, often just called "sugar diabetes,"...

Hey there, pet parents. Is your middle-aged dog gaining weight despite not eating more, seeming sluggish and lazy? Are they developing skin...

Hey there, pet parents. Have you noticed your dog's eyes starting to look cloudy or bluish-gray? If so, you might be seeing a Cataract. A cataract...

Hey there, pet parents. Have you ever looked at your dog and seen a smooth, red, swollen lump popping out from the corner of their eye? It can be...

Hey there, pet parents. Today we're going to look at two common eyelid problems in dogs: Entropion and Ectropion. Both of these conditions are...

Hey there, pet parents. Today we need to talk about a true medical emergency of the eye: Glaucoma. Glaucoma is a condition of increased pressure...

Hey there, pet parents. Today we're going to talk about a condition that affects one of our dogs' most precious senses: their sight. Progressive...

Arthritis, also known as osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease (DJD), is a progressive inflammation of the joints. Think of the cartilage...

Hey sports fans and pet lovers! Ever heard of an athlete tearing their ACL? It's a common and serious knee injury. Well, our dogs can get a very...

Just like hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia is a genetic condition that affects the development of the elbow joint. The dog's elbow is a complex...

Hip dysplasia is a genetic skeletal condition affecting the hip joint in dogs. It occurs when the ball and socket of the hip joint don't fit...

Imagine the spine is a series of bony building blocks (vertebrae). Between each block is a cushion, or an intervertebral disc. These discs act as...

Hello, fellow lovers of all things small and furry! Today, we're going to talk about a condition with a very long name that affects some of our...

It sounds like a mouthful, but we can break it down. "Osteo" refers to bone and "chondro" refers to cartilage. During a puppy's rapid growth...

The patella is the kneecap. It normally sits in a groove at the bottom of the thigh bone (femur). In a dog with a luxating patella, the kneecap...

Hey there, pet parents. Today we have to talk about a tough one. It's a heartbreaking and progressive disease of the spinal cord that affects...

Hey there, pet parents. Witnessing your dog have a seizure is one of the most frightening experiences an owner can have. One of the most common...

Hey there, pet parents. Have you ever had an older dog that was perfectly normal one minute, and the next minute they can't stand up, are falling...

Hey there, pet parents. Today we're going to talk about a condition with a very descriptive name: Wobbler Syndrome. This is a complex disease of...

Hey there, compassionate pet parents. Our dogs' mental health is just as important as their physical health. Anxiety is a common problem in dogs,...

Hey there, pet parents. Today we're going to delve into the complex and serious world of Immune-Mediated Diseases. These are conditions where the...

Hey there, pet parents. We're going to tackle a topic today that is probably the single biggest health threat to our canine companions: Obesity....

Hey there, puppy parents. Today we need to talk about a very serious and highly contagious disease that primarily affects puppies: Canine...

Hello to all the proud parents of pugs, Frenchies, and bulldogs! We adore our flat-faced (brachycephalic) friends for their smooshy faces, big...

Hey pet parents! If your dog has ever spent time at a boarding kennel, doggy daycare, or the groomer, you've probably heard of Kennel Cough. It's...

Hello, wonderful pet parents! If you're the owner of a small or toy breed dog, you may be familiar with a very distinctive, startling cough that...

Hey there, pet parents. Is your dog constantly scratching, licking, or chewing at their skin? Are they plagued by recurrent ear and skin...

Hey there, pet parents. Today we're looking at a genetic skin condition with a very descriptive name: Color Dilution Alopecia (CDA). As the name...

Hey there, pet parents. Have you ever left your dog for the day and they were perfectly fine, only to come home to a raw, red, oozing, and painful...

Hey, pet parents. The word "mange" can sound pretty scary, and it brings to mind images of stray dogs with patchy hair loss. Mange is simply a...

Hey there, pet parents. Does your dog have skin that is excessively greasy and smelly? Or is it super dry and flaky, like a bad case of dandruff?...