Dog Health Problems

Dogs with a hacking cough may have a very infectious disease called kennel cough. A vet's diagnosis is essential, however. My dog has experienced the disease.

Here are 8 popular houseplants that are toxic to dogs. Know who to call if your dog eats one of these plants.

Urinary problems are quite common in shepherds. We’ll discuss some tips for managing urinary infections and bladder stones in German Shepherds.

If your dog is scratching and his feet and ears smell like corn chips, he should be helped as soon as possible. Here's how to resolve a yeast infection at home, naturally.

If your dog has a trick knee, you can rush into surgery or look for alternatives. Here is what else you can do.

A hematoma is a swelling filled with blood. If a hematoma develops in a dog's spleen, removal of the organ may be necessary to prevent it from rupturing. One of my family's dogs underwent a splenectomy, or spleen removal.

Xylitol is a type of sweetener found in numerous food products. Over the last few years, growing concerns have emerged about the toxic effects of xylitol in dogs. With an increasing number of products using this sweetener, it is important you know the risks and what to do if the worst happens.

German Shepherds are susceptible to urinary and bladder issues. Many of these problems are food-related and there can be hereditary weaknesses in the bloodline.

This is an informative description of what to expect from a canine urethrostomy. This article will discuss the procedure itself as well as post-operative care at home.

If you have noticed that your dog is itching from dry skin, here are a few vet-approved options to help provide him/her with some relief.

Take care of your dog's ACL injury as soon as it happens, and find out what to do later if the problem persists.

Photos, videos, and descriptions will help you figure out what is wrong with your dog. Simple home cures will also help you treat hair loss.

Leptospirosis is a serious disease that dogs can pick up from water. Lepto4 is a vaccination by Nobivac designed to prevent the disease, but there are growing concerns about the safety of this vaccine and whether it could be harmful to some dogs.

Even if you want to sit on a couch while your dog loses weight, these great exercise routines will help get your dog in shape and prevent the diseases associated with obesity.

Burping in dogs . . . when is it normal and when is it not? Many dogs burp just like humans do, but if your dog is belching a lot, investigate the cause to determine whether it could be a sign of something more serious.

This article focuses on five causes of bad breath in dogs and five solutions for how to fix it. A helpful video is also included.