Streptococcus zooepidemicus — also known as Strep zoo — is a highly contagious pathogen that can cause serious illness in dogs. It is a gram-positive bacterium that is part of the Streptococcus genus. Strep zoo is commonly found in horses but can also affect other animals, including dogs, cats, and…
Mitral valve disease (MVD) — also referred to as degenerative mitral valve disease or endocardiosis — in dogs is…
Ectropion in dogs is a medical condition that affects a dog’s eyes. It occurs when a dog’s lower eyelid…
Pica in dogs is a condition where the animal feels compelled to eat objects that are not food items.…
Selegiline is an FDA-approved drug used to treat cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS) — or dementia — and, occasionally, pituitary-dependent…
Gastroenteritis in dogs refers to an inflammation or irritation of the stomach and intestines. There are many possible causes,…
Hypoglycemia in dogs is the condition of having low blood sugar, which results in symptoms that mostly relate to an affected dog’s energy…
Metabolic acidosis in dogs is a condition that happens when there’s an excessive level of acidity in the blood.…
Syringomyelia (SM) in dogs is a severe, chronic condition that affects the spinal cord. When fluid-filled cavities or cysts…