Cushing's Disease (hyperadrenocorticism) in dogs is a condition that results from the chronic overproduction of too much glucocorticoid in the body. In the normal dog, the pituitary gland produces a hormone called ACTH, which stimulates the adrenal gland to produce the glucocorticoid hormones ne...

Comment: Hello! My pup Rocco is now 5 months old and he has not been eating all of his food lately. Rocco is sneezing more than a few times a day. Also, Rocco’s new peculiar behavior started on Monday last week and made me fret before coming home from work every day because I did not want t...

Kennel Cough

...o the most prevalent upper respiratory problem in dogs. Recently, the condition has become known as tracheobronchitis, canine infectious tracheobronchitis, or Bordetella. It is a highly contagious upper-respiratory condition found in dogs. SOURCE & CAUSE(S) Kenne...

Canine Herpesvirus Infection

...erpesvirus infection is a widespread, often fatal disease usually infecting puppies 1-3 weeks old, rarely effecting puppies as old as 6 months. In adult dogs, it usually results in lesions on the reproductive organs and is usually associated with an upper respiratory infection. Canine herpesvirus ef...

Calicivirus

...iratory droplets in the air. SIGNS & SYMPTOMS The following symptoms are commonly seen in cats that are suffering from the Feline Upper Respiratory Complex (which includes the Calicivirus): Fever Frequent Sneezing Conju...

Addisons Disease (Hypoadrenocorticism)

...ERAL DESCRIPTION Addison’s disease occurs when function of the adrenal glands are compromised or decreased. This is considered to be a disease almost exclusively effecting dogs, and is most prevalent in females. Addison’s disease is considered to be extremely rare in cat...

Coronavirus

...tract found usually in puppies, but also in adult dogs. It is common in unvaccinated dogs boarded in kennels. It is not typically a fatal virus. Sources And Causes Coronavirus is spread through the direct contact with infected oral and fecal secretions. Signs and Symptoms...

Addisons Disease (Hypoadrenocorticism)

...ve him a pain shot and said he probably had liver disease or something. Onset of symptoms was very shocking, and more shocking that the Vet couldn't seem to properly diagnose my dog. He ended up dying later that day. My question is this: He was acting fine, his normal self for his age and ar...

Dental Disease

bad breath, teeth, dental, mouth, tarter, plague, dog dental disease, cat dental disease, periodontal disease...

Distemper (Canine)

...ous, incurable, often fatal, multisystemic viral disease that generally affects the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and central nervous systems. Canine distemper has the highest incidence of occurring in unvaccinated puppies, but can affect adult dogs, raccoons and ferrets. SOURCE &a...

Chocolate Poisoning

GENERAL DESCRIPTION Chocolate, as sweet as it is, is also very toxic to dogs. SOURCE & CAUSE(S) Chocolate contains the alkaloid theobromine and this is what will cause the toxicity in dogs making them very sick. Theobromine is poisonous when cons...

Canine Babesiosis

...AL DESCRIPTION Babesiosis is a protozoan disease that is spread by ticks. It is in the genus Babesia of protozoa, which includes one-celled organisms that are parasites of red blood cells. Babesiosis occurs worldwide, mostly in regions where the tick vectors are prevalent. This disea...

Pleural Effusion

...from fully filling with air. It is found in both dogs and cats, but is more common in cats. Pleural effusion is the most common cause of breathing problems in cats. This problem may become life threatening if left untreated. SOURCE & CAUSE(S) Fluid can collect around t...

Arthritis

...ling or inflammation of one or more joints in the dog or cat. SOURCE & CAUSE(S) Most arthritis is related to age. However, an injury or disease of the affected area are also common causes. There are generally two types of arthritis seen in dogs and cats:

Feline Herpesvirus Infection

GENERAL DESCRIPTION Feline herpesvirus (also called feline rhinotracheitis virus or feline influenza) is one of many upper respiratory infections your cat or kitten may likely experience. Upper respiratory infections are the most common infectious diseases in cats and are easil...

Hip Dysplasia

...g the growth process. Although any breed and size dog can be affected, it is most commonly seen in the larger breeds. SOURCE & CAUSE(S) The two leading causes of hip dysplasia are diet and genetics. Genetics means that there are some hereditary factors, al...

Benadryl

...ple and pets. It is used in the treatment of many symptoms including allergies, loss of appetite, and increased serotonin production associated with Cushing’s disease. It does not treat the underlying problems causing these symptoms.Only give this drug under the recommendation of your ...

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever

...h2> Rocky Mountain spotted fever is a tick-borne disease that affects humans and dogs. Tick-borne means that the disease is carried and transmitted through a tick bite. In the US, the American dog tick, and the Rocky Mount...

Heartworm Disease (Feline)

...AL DESCRIPTION Feline heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal disease that is becoming more common. Heartworms most commonly affect dogs, but cases involving cats are on the rise. The veterinary community is spending an enormous amount of money to improve the public...

Feline Babesiosis

...CRIPTION Babesiosis is a protozoan disease that is likely spread by ticks. It is in the genus Babesia of protozoa, which includes one-celled organisms that are parasites of red blood cells. This disease occurs most commonly in dogs, but occasionally is reported in cats. Babesio...