As a dog owner it is important to pick up signs your dog is sick and may need medical attention. Signs like bright eyes, a drop in appetite, a lack of dynamism or sudden aggressiveness must be on the alert board, and these are many more. No symptoms should be overlooked, because in some cases …
In summary, fungal pneumonia in dogs is an inflammation of the lungs that can occur for a number of reasons, ranging from infectious agents, such as bacteria and parasites, to foreign bodies or allergens. Pneumonia is classified according to the area of the lung it affects, the predominant class of cells, and the cause and …
Our canine friends, much like humans, are exposed to various diseases and pathologies. To the question, do dogs get leg cramps, this type of body “malfunction” is not unusual and can occur on many different parts of a dog’s body. A cramp is a form of seizure which can be quite frightening, when observed, and …
Itching, eczema, dermatitis, pugs and allergies go hand in hand! In dogs and particularly with pugs, there are four different forms of allergies. From simple eczema to anaphylactic shock, the symptoms are numerous and not always easy to detect. If in doubt, your veterinarian will confirm his diagnosis with a series of tests to identify …
Do dogs get AIDS like people can? Is it as deadly to dogs, or perhaps even worse, if they do? What actually is AIDS anyway? Let’s answer all of these questions, and more, below! What is AIDS? Let’s first try and understand what AIDS actually is. These nasty four letters stand for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, …
