Dead tail in dogs, also referred to as swimmer’s tail, cold tail, or broken tail, is a medical condition that causes a dog’s tail to go limp. It’s often caused by a sprain and subsequent inflammation of the tail muscles. The condition, also called acute caudal myopathy, can produce symptoms of…
Azotemia in dogs is a buildup of nitrogen-based substances, which include waste like urea, creatinine, old cells, and food,…
Cushing’s disease, or hyperadrenocorticism, in dogs is a condition caused by an overactive adrenal gland that pumps too many…
Bronchitis in dogs is a condition where the bronchial airways become inflamed, which causes swelling and mucus to be…
Upper respiratory infections in dogs can affect the bronchi, trachea, throat, and nasal cavities and are common, especially in…
Toxoplasmosis in dogs is an infection caused by a parasite known as Toxoplasma ghondii. This parasite usually affects cats and…
Hydrocephalus in dogs is where cerebrospinal fluid builds up in a dog’s skull, putting pressure on the brain. Sometimes…
Enlarged prostate in dogs, also known as prostatomegaly, is a condition that can affect any male, though it is…
Coccidia in dogs is a gastrointestinal condition that refers to a particularly foul smelling sort of diarrhea. The feces…