What Causes Urinary Tract Infections in Dogs?
Urinary tract infections in pets are common. A urinary tract infection is defined as an infection caused by bacteria, fungi, or parasites in the urinary tract, which includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. The infection is usually caused by bacteria in the environment or the intestines that enters the urethra and proliferates in the […]
Symptoms of Addison’s Disease in Dogs
Which symptoms of Addison’s disease are most common? Pets with Addison’s Disease show a variety of vague symptoms that come and go. Many are weak and lethargic. They vomit and have diarrhea. Their hair falls out and they lose weight. Their heart beats more slowly than normal. Some dogs drink excessively and urinate excessively (PUPD). […]
Canine Distemper in Dogs
What is canine distemper? Canine distemper is a viral respiratory disease that can progress to cause brain damage. Fortunately, many pets infected with distemper do not become seriously ill, but when they do become ill, about half will die. Puppies or older dogs with weak immune systems usually die from distemper. The distemper virus is […]
The PetMeds Everything Guide To Your New Puppy or Dog
Just adopted, or getting ready to welcome home a new dog or puppy? Your new dog will bring a ton of love, laughs, and enjoyment to your home. In return, they’ll rely on you to provide food, veterinary care, and grooming. And with highly effective training and communication, you’ll raise a well-mannered dog that’s fun […]
Where is Heartworm Disease Most Prevalent?
Since 2001, data from the American Heartworm Society has shown that cases of heartworm disease in pets in the United States have risen by 12%. What’s more, vet clinics in areas that had few to zero cases of heartworm are now starting to see canine patients test positive for this serious disease. Now, heartworm disease […]
Are Acorns Toxic to Dogs?
For those of us with dogs who love to eat anything and everything, falltime can be tough. With piles of leaf litter teeming with bugs, twigs, and other curiosities, there’s always something for our dogs to pick up. Acorns, too, are abundant at this time of year, and many dogs can’t resist grabbing a few […]
Are Cicadas Harmful To Dogs? How To Survive Brood X With Dogs
If you live in the Mideastern or Eastern states, you and your pets are in for an exciting summer. From May through June, billions of cicadas will emerge from underground burrows after 17 years of dormancy to mate and lay eggs in tree branches. Cicadas are slow, loud, and clumsy, making them easy prey for […]
Basic Health And Care For Your New Puppy or Dog
Every pet parent wants their dog to live a long, happy life. Preventative care is key to catching illnesses early and keeping your dog as healthy and pain-free as possible. One of the most important ways to protect your dog’s health is to see your veterinarian at least once a year for a wellness checkup. […]
Liver Disease Symptoms in Dogs
Symptoms of liver disease in dogs and cats The symptoms of liver disease in pets vary and often mimic many other acute and chronic diseases. These symptoms include lethargy, reluctance to move, fever, loss of appetite, drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, excessive thirst and urination, and yellowing of the mucous membranes, eyes, and skin. Excessive bleeding may […]
Rabies Symptoms in Dogs
Symptoms of rabies in pets Drooling (ptylism) Inability to eat or swallow Change in behavior to either aggression or fearfulness and hiding Pets with the rabies virus always demonstrate unusual behavior. At first, rabid pets tend to stop eating and drinking, and seem to want to be left alone. Then, they may be aggressive and […]
What Dog Parents Should Know About Hip Dysplasia
Hip dysplasia, a painful malformation of the hip joint, is most common in large breed dogs like German Shepherds, Great Danes, Saint Bernards, Golden Retrievers, and Labrador Retrievers, though it’s seen in dogs of all breeds and sizes, as well as in cats. In recognition of Animal Pain Awareness Month, learn about the risk factors, […]
Bladder Stone Symptoms in Dogs
Symptoms of pet bladder stones Painful urination with urgency Bloody urine Restlessness Inappropriate urination in the home Interestingly, some pets may exhibit no clinical signs of bladder stones at all, with the stones often being diagnosed when your pet has an X-ray for some other health reason or clinical complaint. Other pets will commonly experience […]
Can A Vaccinated Dog Get Rabies?
September 28th is World Rabies Day, a day of international awareness of a viral disease that fatally attacks the nervous system. Across the world, rabies takes the lives of over 50,000 humans annually. Though the disease is rare in the United States due to widespread vaccination, it still affects around 60 dogs and 250 cats […]
What Every Dog Owner Should Know About Heartworm Disease
Is Your Dog At Risk for Heartworm Disease? As pet parents, we know that there are many risks to our dogs’ health that we cannot prevent. Heartworm disease, however, is virtually 100% preventable, yet over 100,000 dogs suffer from this life-threatening disease in the United States each year. Learn why heartworm disease is on the […]
What Is Hip Dysplasia in Dogs?
The word “dysplasia” means abnormal growth or structure. If your dog has canine hip dysplasia the leg bone and pelvic (hip) bone don’t fit like a ball into a catcher’s mitt because the cup formed by the pelvic bone is too shallow. The leg bone slides out of the pelvic socket and may dislocate. Painful […]