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How Does Dog Periodontitis Form?
Periodontitis is a chronic inflammation of the periodontal tissues. Early canine periodontitis is easy to overlook; it is usually only noticed after the inflammation spreads from the gums to the periodontal ligament and alveolar bone and develops into severe periodontitis. The condition has a formation process, and early detection and treatment are important. Read on to understand how it develops.
Dog Had Blood in Urine but Was Fine the Next Day: See a Vet?
Blood in urine that clears by the next day does not mean the dog is healthy; the underlying cause can recur. False hematuria from a heat cycle or mild poisoning usually resolves, but true causes like UTI or urinary stones need diagnosis and treatment.
Dog and Cat Reproductive Diseases: Signs and Routine Medication
Reproductive disease in dogs and cats is less common than other ills but easily missed. This guide covers testicular, prostatic, vulvar/vaginal, uterine, and mammary/navel inflammation with the drugs that help.
Think Kidney Failure in Dogs Is Rare? Think Again
Canine kidney failure is common—the 4th leading cause of dog death. Unlike cats, it often follows periodontal bacteria or heart disease. Signs are more drinking/urinating, mouth ulcers, anorexia, and weight loss. Manage with diet (controlled phosphorus and protein) and supervised feeding.
What Are the Signs of Dog Kidney Failure, and How Is It Treated?
Early signs are dehydration, diarrhea, odd urine, thirst, drowsiness, vomiting, and weight loss; long-term brings bleeding, high blood pressure, blindness, lung fluid, and seizures. Treat by cause with fluids, blood-pressure drugs, diet, and anemia care; avoid high-phosphorus food.
How to Prevent Kidney Failure in Dogs
The kidneys filter blood toxins and balance electrolytes; failure lets uremia build. Prevent it by locking away toxins, treating urinary blockages early, feeding a balanced diet, keeping water available, logging changes, getting checkups, and neutering if not breeding.
Dog Breeds with Very Large Ears
Many dogs sport big ears — the Basset Hound is the classic, with long soft flaps and keen hearing. This guide lists small and large breeds and the ear-care they need.
Common Digestive Diseases in Dogs and Their Treatment
Common canine digestive diseases are gastritis (with enteritis), gastric dilation, and constipation. Each has clear causes and treatments—from diet fixes and enemas to, in severe cases, induced vomiting or surgery.
Can a Dog’s Fever Heal on Its Own?
A dog's fever (over 39.5°C) rarely self-heals and can turn serious. Causes include infection, kidney/lung infection, toxins, and vaccine reactions; signs are lethargy, anorexia, and rising temperature—see a vet for a high fever.
What to Do When Your Dog Has a Runny Nose with Blood, and What Causes It?
A dog with a cold usually has clear nasal discharge, or thick pus if inflammation is severe. But a runny nose with blood is more than a simple cold. This article explains the common causes and solutions for bloody nasal discharge in dogs.