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Canine Ehrlichiosis (Canine Rickettsiosis)
Canine ehrlichiosis, also called canine rickettsiosis, is an acute or chronic infectious disease of canids caused by Ehrlichia. Its main features are high fever, jaundice, vomiting, progressive emaciation and severe anemia.
Signs That Deworming Your Dog Worked
Owners know dogs need regular deworming, but even on schedule the treatment can fail. This article explains how to tell whether internal and external parasites have been cleared after deworming your dog.
Benefits of Giving Dogs Bones
Dogs naturally love to chew bones, and many owners feed them bones regularly. Chewing bones has real benefits, but it also hides dangers. This article covers the pros and cons of bones and how to offer them safely.
Causes and Treatment of ‘Dog Turning Intestines’ (Parvovirus)
'Dog turning intestines' is the folk name for canine parvovirus (enteritis), common in spring and winter. It is highly contagious and often fatal. If you keep several dogs, isolate the sick one at once and disinfect thoroughly.
Treatment of Intestinal Obstruction in Dogs
Intestinal obstruction in dogs is caused by a narrow lumen, volvulus, intussusception, paralysis, or spasm that blocks passage of gut contents. It may be partial or complete, with severe pain and clear systemic signs. Here is how it is treated.
Why Cats and Dogs Shed in Spring (and When to Worry)
Shedding spikes in spring and autumn as pets swap coats — that's normal. But heavy hair loss with behavior changes can signal skin disease, diet, allergies, stress, or parasites.
Symptoms and Treatment of Canine Parvovirus
Canine parvovirus, also called 'dog turning intestines,' is a very serious contagious viral disease. But it is not untreatable - early detection and early treatment give a dog a good chance of recovery. Here are its symptoms and treatments.
Symptoms and Treatment of Canine Infectious Hepatitis
Canine infectious hepatitis is an acute, contagious septicemic infectious disease caused by canine adenovirus type I. Its main features are fever, jaundice, leukopenia and hemorrhagic centrilobular hepatic necrosis. This article explains its symptoms and treatment.
Symptoms and Treatment of Canine Campylobacteriosis
Canine campylobacteriosis, also called canine fox fever, is a zoonotic infectious disease caused by Campylobacter jejuni that mainly presents as diarrhea.
Dog Vomiting Yellow Fluid and Lethargic: Causes and What to Do
A dog that vomits yellow fluid and seems lethargic is very likely suffering from gastroenteritis, but other causes are possible, so a vet visit is needed to diagnose the real reason. Here are the causes and symptoms of a dog vomiting yellow fluid and acting lethargic.