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What Causes Blood in a Dog’s Urine?
Blood in urine usually means a few streaks rather than a gush, but it warrants attention. Common causes are urinary-tract disease (cystitis, urethritis, stones), poisoning from onion/chocolate/grapes, or pseudo-blood from a male in heat. Get a diagnosis first; treatment ranges from fluids and surgery to neutering.

How Long Can a Dog with Distemper Survive?
Untreated distemper kills within about a week; it's a highly fatal, contagious disease with vomiting, appetite loss, and respiratory signs, most curable in the early stage. Once nervous signs appear, the odds drop — so treatment (monoclonal antibodies, interferon, fluids, and antibiotics against secondary infection) must start early.

The 8 ‘Losses’ of Dog Ownership
Before a dog, you dream of happiness. But many never thought: chewed sofa, dog hair everywhere, single socks, even a hospital trip from a slip-up - or yours.

What Are the Symptoms of Diabetes in Dogs
Diabetes is a complex metabolic disorder with many causes, such as a lack of insulin in the dog's body or incomplete insulin function leading to abnormal metabolism of protein, carbohydrate, and fat.

Signs of Diabetes in Dogs
Diabetes is a chronic disease and a common endocrine disorder; prevention and early detection are very important. To detect it early at home, owners need to pay closer attention to the dog's condition. The most typical symptoms of diabetes are excessive drinking and urination, messy coat, and lethargy. When a dog's water intake and urination are found to increase suddenly for no reason, owners should be careful.

Dog Melanoma: Symptoms and Treatment
Canine melanoma is a malignant tumor made of melanocytes. It often occurs on skin, toes, and in the mouth, and can spread to lymph nodes, lungs, liver, and kidneys. Generally, dark-skinned dogs are more prone than light-skinned dogs.

Why Do Female Dogs Have False Pregnancies?
To spay or not is every owner's own choice.

Why Your Dog Has Blood in Its Stool
Dog owners will all meet diarrhea at some point; some cases recover on their own, while others worsen, even with blood in the stool. What is going on here?

Is a Dog Drooling Mucus a Sign of Distemper?
Is dog drooling mucus a sign of distemper? Many owners fear distemper when they see mucus from the mouth, but is it 100% certain? Actually no - drooling is only one symptom of distemper. Owners can check for other distemper signs or do a distemper test strip before judging. Many other things cause drooling: oral inflammation, stomach discomfort, and teething puppies all drool; judge by the symptoms.

Why Do Dogs Sleep with Their Eyes Open?
Today we learn why dogs sometimes sleep with their eyes open.