Dog Conditions

Supporting your furry friend to be the best version of themselves.

It’s more than just being naughty

How to keep your pup safe from this potentially life-threatening condition.

When your furry friend is in pain, it could be related to an orthopedic issue.

As temperatures rise, so does your pup's risk of overheating to life-threatening levels.

An unfortunate complication that requires a proactive approach.

If your dog is down, here's what you can do.

Keep calm and proceed with caution.

Keep your canine’s canines healthy.

Keep these unwelcome guests away from your pup.

Early prevention, detection, and treatment is key.

Get the facts and keep your pup healthy.

Get the facts and breathe easy.

Keep your pup's snout clear and their tail wagging.

Cherry eye is a health issue in dogs the causes a bright-red bump to appear on the inside corner of the eye.

How can you tell if your cat or dog needs to trim down?

Some illnesses to watch out for to keep your best friend safe.

What it is, how it progresses, and what you can do at each stage.

What it looks like, which breeds are most at risk, and how it's managed.

What it is, who's at risk, and how it's managed.

What it is, how to spot it, and how to manage it.

The heart condition that affects Boxers, and how to manage it.

What it is, why small breeds are at risk, and what treatment looks like.

A common joint condition in large-breed puppies, and what to do about it.

A nerve condition with many causes, and why catching it early matters.

A serious gut condition that needs lifelong management, here's what to know.

A progressive lung condition with no cure, but there's still a lot you can do.

Symptoms that look like a UTI, a diagnosis that's anything but. Here's what you need to know.

A genetic condition that affects coordination. What it looks like, and how to help.

What it is, which breeds are affected, and how it's managed.

A windpipe injury that needs prompt attention, here's what to know.

What it is, how to spot it, and how to manage it long-term.

When proteins build up in the wrong places, and what that means for your dog.

A rare inherited disorder that affects many systems at once, here's what to know.

A genetic condition that makes some dogs prone to painful urinary stones. Here's what to do.

Including signs, causes, and how it's treated.

Explaining what it is and what the signs, the causes and treatments are.

What each stage means, what to expect, and how to help your dog at every step.

What's actually happening when a dog's kidneys stop working, and what you can do about it.

Including signs, diagnosis, and treatment options.

One of the most common orthopedic injuries in dogs. What it means and what to do next.

What to know, what to do, and how to move forward.

Symptoms, causes, treatments and insurance.

Symptoms, causes, and treatment options

A painful eye condition that needs prompt attention. Here's what to know.

What to know when your dog is diagnosed with immune-mediated hemolytic anemia, from what it means to what comes next.

Symptoms, types, treatments, and what to do next.

Symptoms, treatment, and prognosis.

Symptoms, treatment, and how insurance can help.

How to recognize it, what causes it, and what treatment looks like.

What cloudy eyes could mean for your dog, and what you can do about it.

Causes, treatment options, and how to help your dog thrive after vision loss.

A plain-language guide to low blood sugar in dogs.

A guide to symptoms, grades, treatment options, and how pet insurance can help.

Symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, and how to make the best decisions for your dog.

What a low-thyroid diagnosis means for your dog, and why the long-term outlook is genuinely good.

What DCM is, which breeds are most at risk, and what treatment looks like.

What heart disease looks like in dogs, the most common types, and how it's managed.

Learn how to tell apart two of the most common skin lumps in dogs.

What a dog joint dislocation looks like, why it happens, how vets treat it, and when to act fast.

What it is, how it progresses, and how to support your dog through it.

What it is, which dogs are most at risk, how vets diagnose and treat it, and what it means for your dog's long-term mobility.

What keratoconjunctivitis sicca is, why it happens, and what management actually looks like.

What cervical spondylomyelopathy (CSM) is, why it happens, how vets diagnose it, and what treatment looks like.

What it is, why certain breeds are more affected, and how vets diagnose and treat it.

What gastric dilatation-volvulus is, how to recognize it fast, and why getting to a vet immediately is the only option.

What exocrine pancreatic insufficiency is, why it happens, and what consistent management looks like day to day.

Causes, diagnosis, and what treatment looks like.

What it is, how it's diagnosed, and how to manage it.

Here's how to recognize it, what causes it, and how to help your dog adapt.

What it is, how it's diagnosed, what treatment looks like, and what to expect.

Everything flat-faced dog owners need to know about BOAS: what it is, how to spot it, and how to help.

What to watch for, how it's diagnosed, and how to manage it.

Here's what it is, how to recognize it, and what treatment looks like.

What it is, how it's diagnosed, and what treatment looks like.

What it is, how it's diagnosed, and what it means for your dog's vision and care.

Osteoarthritis is one of the most common conditions in dogs, but it's often mistaken for normal aging. Here's how to spot it, what causes it, and how to manage it.

A common spinal condition in dogs: what causes it, how it's treated, and what to expect.

Everything you need to know about keeping your dog's teeth and gums healthy, and what to do if problems develop.

What it is, who's at risk, and how it's managed.

Signs, stages, and when to call the vet.

Shifting limps, bone pain, and no injury in sight. Here's what panosteitis looks like in large breed puppies.

Not painful, not progressive, and very manageable. Here's what cerebellar hypoplasia means for your dog.

Oral tumors range from harmless to aggressive. Here's how to spot them early and what treatment looks like.

Dark spots, bad breath, and dropped food. Here's what dog cavities look like and when to call the vet.

Swollen legs, high fever, and sudden limping. Here's what HOD looks like in large breed puppies and how to help.

Seizures, circling, head pressing. Here's what brain tumors look like in dogs and what your options are.

Puffy, lumpy gums that cover the teeth. Here's what gingival hyperplasia looks like and how it's treated.

Inherited, usually painless, and often needs no treatment. Here's what corneal dystrophy means for your dog.

Copper storage disease is manageable when caught early. Here's what at-risk breed owners need to know.

Uveitis is painful and can threaten your dog's vision. Here's how to spot it and what treatment looks like.

A bulging iris, red eye, and pain. Here's what iris bombé looks like in dogs and why it can't wait.

Blepharitis has several possible causes and the treatment depends on finding the right one. Here's what to know.

Trembling, panting, and seizures in a nursing dog. Here's what eclampsia looks like and what to do right now.

Symptoms, treatment options, and surgery costs explained clearly.

Sepsis can turn fatal within hours. Here's how to recognize it early and when to go to the emergency vet.

Antidepressants, 5-HTP, and certain supplements can trigger serotonin syndrome in dogs. Here's what to do.

Facial swelling, vomiting, and collapse. Here's what anaphylaxis looks like in dogs and what to do right now.

What it is, who's at risk, and when to see a vet.

Signs, causes, and when to see a vet.

Signs, symptoms, and treatment options.

Signs, diagnosis, and treatment options.

Signs, symptoms, and when to act.

Signs, symptoms, and treatment options.

Ear hematomas in dogs: causes, treatment, and recovery.

Symptoms, treatment, and what to expect.

Signs, diagnosis, and treatment options.

Symptoms, causes, and treatment options.

Causes, symptoms, and when to see a vet.

Acid reflux in dogs: signs, causes, and treatment.

Signs, diagnosis, and treatment options.

Cuterebra in dogs: symptoms, removal, and treatment.

Hyperlipidemia in dogs: causes, symptoms, and treatment.

Symptoms, types, and treatment options.

Symptoms, treatment, and winter safety.

Symptoms, treatment, and what raw feeders need to know.

Causes, symptoms, and treatment options.

Pododermatitis in dogs: causes, symptoms, and treatment.

Causes, symptoms, and treatment options.

What to watch for, how fast it moves, and when to act.

Symptoms, treatment, and prevention.

Symptoms, causes, and treatment.

Symptoms, causes, and what to do next.

What causes it, how it's diagnosed, and how to manage it long-term.

Causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.

Causes, symptoms, treatment, and what to watch for after surgery.

Symptoms, treatment, and what to do next.

Masticatory muscle myositis in dogs: symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Symptoms, diagnosis, and how to actually get through the elimination diet.

Symptoms, causes, treatment, and prevention.

Hemangiosarcoma, splenic tumors, and what to expect.

Heart base tumor: symptoms, treatment, and prognosis.

Symptoms, causes, and what to do next.

Causes, treatment, and when to call the vet.

Symptoms, treatment, and prognosis.

Symptoms, treatment, and how the DAPP vaccine prevents it.

Symptoms, treatment, and what you need to know about household risk.

Transmissible venereal tumor: symptoms, treatment, and prognosis.

Types, symptoms, treatment, and what to expect.

Symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.

What it is, how it's diagnosed, and what to do next.

Types, symptoms, treatment, and prognosis.

Signs, treatment, and prognosis for AGASACA.

Symptoms, diagnosis, and what to expect.

Symptoms, causes, and what to do next.

Symptoms, treatment, and how it differs from COVID-19.

Skin cancer types, symptoms, and treatment options.

Contact dermatitis in dogs: causes, symptoms, and treatment.

Symptoms, treatment, and prevention.

Early signs, treatment options, and vaccine basics explained.

Signs, treatment, and what pet parents need to know.

What to look for and how to clear it up.

No, but something else might be going on.

Causes, treatment, and whether it needs to be removed.

Grades, symptoms, treatment, and what to expect long-term.

Symptoms, treatment, and why it's usually not as serious as it looks.

Signs to watch for and how it's treated.

Symptoms, causes, treatment, and what to feed them.

That Frito smell might be trying to tell you something.

Scary name, but very treatable with the right care.

How fleas, dogs, and tapeworms are all connected.

Symptoms, treatment, and why it's frequently misdiagnosed.

What's behind that bleeding tail wound and what's next.

What that soft lump probably is, and what's next.

Signs of xylitol poisoning and how to respond immediately.

That lump between your dog's toes, explained.

Symptoms, treatment & when it's an emergency.

Rare but serious: symptoms, causes, and treatment explained.

A tick-borne illness you may have never heard of.

That stumble might mean more than clumsiness.

That haze over your dog's eye has a name, and a treatment plan.

Your dog's esophagus isn't working as it should. Here's what that means.

Puppy pyoderma looks alarming. It's usually not. Here's what to know.

It's not just a bad habit. Lick granulomas are stubborn for a reason.

Nails cracking, splitting, and falling off across multiple paws. Here's what Symmetric lupoid onychodystrophy looks like and how it's managed.

A droopy, outward-rolling eyelid that leaves the eye exposed. Here's what ectropion looks like and how it's managed.

Strong contractions, no puppy, green discharge. Here's when whelping becomes an emergency and what to do.

Hind leg weakness that spreads forward. Here's what coonhound paralysis looks like and what recovery involves.

Common in puppies and usually very manageable. Here's what umbilical hernias are and what to do about them.

A pink mass protruding from your dog's vulva during heat. Here's what vaginal hyperplasia is and what to do.

Seizures, circling, and sudden confusion. Here's what encephalitis looks like in dogs and what to do.

Symptoms, treatment, and what you need to know about household risk.

Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Rectal prolapse in dogs: symptoms, causes, and treatment.

Thyroid cancer in dogs: symptoms, treatment, and what to expect.

The most common oral growth in dogs, explained.

Yes, dogs can get the flu. Here's what to do about it.

From early signs to hard decisions: an honest guide to liver failure in dogs.

Nesting, swollen nipples, and toy-mothering. Here's what false pregnancy in dogs looks like and what to do.

Some types are harmless. Others need urgent attention. Here's how to tell the difference.

Noisy breathing, a changed bark, and heat intolerance. Here's what laryngeal paralysis looks like in dogs.

Rare in dogs and usually caused by a tumor. Here's what hyperthyroidism looks like and what to do about it.

Nose crusting, color loss, and shifting lameness. Here's what lupus looks like in dogs and what to do.

A retained testicle isn't just a quirk of anatomy. Here's what cryptorchidism means for your dog.

Sudden balance loss, head tilt, and disorientation. Here's what a stroke in dogs looks like and what to do.

Discharge, scooting, and licking are signs worth paying attention to. Here's what vaginitis looks like in dogs.

Vomiting, stomach pain, and lost appetite. Here's what gastritis looks like in dogs and when to call the vet.

Fluid buildup in the brain sounds scary, but it's often very manageable. Here's what hydrocephalus actually means for your dog.

Facial swelling, bad breath, and draining pus. Here's what a dog tooth abscess looks like and what to do.

Pacing at night, staring at walls, indoor accidents. Here's what dog dementia looks like and what helps.

Aspiration pneumonia moves fast. Here's how to recognize it, what treatment looks like, and what to expect.

Common in senior dogs and often completely symptom-free. Here's what spondylosis means and what to do.

Scooting, licking, and repeat UTIs. Here's what a hooded vulva looks like and what to do about it.

Crusty scabs, pustules, and footpad thickening. Here's what pemphigus foliaceus looks like and how it's managed.

FCE is a spinal stroke that strikes without warning. Here's what it means and what to expect from recovery.

Tiny red spots, bleeding gums, and bruising out of nowhere. Here's what ITP looks like in dogs and what to do.

Squinting, tearing, and eye rubbing. Here's what distichiasis is and when it needs more than eye drops.

Constant urine leaking in a puppy isn't always a training problem. Here's what an ectopic ureter is and what to do.

Sudden blindness, dilated pupils, and bumping into things. Here's what retinal detachment looks like in dogs.

A cancer of the bone marrow that's more treatable than most. Here's what multiple myeloma looks like in dogs.

Fluid buildup, labored breathing, and a swollen belly. Here's what mesothelioma looks like in dogs and what to expect.

A limb that won't heal, a draining wound, and deep bone pain. Here's what osteomyelitis looks like in dogs.

A cough that won't quit, weight loss, and no response to antibiotics. Here's what fungal pneumonia looks like in dogs.

Crusty ear tips, paw sores, and ulcerated skin. Here's what vasculitis looks like in dogs and what causes it.

A hole between the mouth and nasal cavity sounds alarming. Here's what oronasal fistulas look like and what treatment involves.

Enamel dysplasia makes teeth more vulnerable to pain and decay. Here's what to do about it.

Coughing, fainting, and exercise intolerance. Here's what pulmonary hypertension looks like in dogs and what to do.

Vomiting, lethargy, and sweet-smelling breath in a diabetic dog. Here's what DKA is and what to do right now.

A red bump, bleeding, and constant licking. Here's what urethral prolapse looks like in dogs and what to do.

High ALP, increased thirst, and a pot-bellied look. Here's what vacuolar hepatopathy means and what causes it.

Jaundice, vomiting, and appetite loss. Here's what cholangiohepatitis looks like in dogs and what treatment involves.

An autoimmune condition that attacks pigment cells. Here's what uveodermatologic syndrome means for your dog.

When a struggling liver lets toxins reach the brain. Here's what hepatic encephalopathy means and how to manage it.

Stomatitis goes well beyond ordinary gum disease. Here's what's causing it and what treatment actually looks like.

Immune-mediated brain inflammation that's serious but treatable. Here's what GME means for your dog.

The most common heart disease in dogs, especially small breeds. Here's what endocardiosis means and how it's managed.

Rare but aggressive, salivary gland cancer moves fast. Here's what to watch for and what treatment involves.

Sudden collapse mid-play, then back to normal in minutes. Here's what narcolepsy looks like in dogs and how to manage it.

A dark spot, a spreading patch, or a change in eye color. Here's what eye melanoma looks like in dogs and when to act.

Regurgitation, gagging, and drooling after meals. Here's what a hiatal hernia looks like in dogs and how it's managed.

A steadily swelling leg, pitting edema, and skin that thickens over time. Here's what lymphedema looks like in dogs.

Some dogs are born cross-eyed. Others develop it suddenly. Here's how to tell which one you're dealing with.

Most iris cysts in dogs are harmless and need no treatment. Here's how to tell and what to watch for.

A continuous machinery murmur, exercise intolerance, and poor growth. Here's what PDA looks like in dogs.

A narrowed pulmonic valve, exercise intolerance, and a heart working too hard. Here's what pulmonic stenosis looks like.

Symptoms, causes, and treatment options.

Symptoms, causes, and treatment options.

Symptoms, treatment, and why it's a household concern.

Symptoms, sources, and what to do next.

Symptoms, treatment, and prognosis.

Dog toe cancer: symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Symptoms, causes, and treatment.

Symptoms, causes, and treatment.

Symptoms, treatment, and what to expect.

Symptoms, causes, and treatment options.

Symptoms, causes, and treatment options.

Types, diagnosis, and treatment options.

Symptoms, treatment, and what you need to know.

Symptoms, treatment, and what you need to know.

Symptoms, treatment, and what it means for your household.

Symptoms, treatment, and what it means for your household.

COPD in dogs can't be reversed but it can be controlled. Here's what to expect and what management looks like at home.

Labored breathing, coughing, and fluid in the chest. Here's what chylothorax looks like in dogs and how it's treated.

A stomach that empties too slowly. Here's what gastroparesis means for your dog and what management looks like.

Abnormal bleeding, bruising, and a clotting system in crisis. Here's what DIC looks like in dogs and what treatment involves.

Pyothorax is a life-threatening chest infection that needs emergency care. Here's what to know and what recovery looks like.

Jaundice, pale stools, and dark urine. Here's what cholestasis looks like in dogs and what's usually behind it.

Usually benign but always worth checking. Here's what nasal polyps are and why a proper diagnosis matters.

Often silent early on, glomerulonephritis can progress quickly. Here's what to watch for and how it's managed.

A rare failure of the autonomic nervous system. Here's what dysautonomia means and what honest prognosis looks like.

Scary to watch but very treatable. Here's what generalized tremor syndrome is and how most dogs respond to treatment.

Chronic, painful, and immune-mediated. Here's what perianal fistula means and what long-term management looks like.

A congenital spine defect that's very manageable with the right care. Here's what spina bifida means for your dog.

A chronic, worsening limp and muscle wasting that won't respond to treatment. Here's what nerve sheath tumors look like in dogs.

Symptoms, what to do, and how vets treat it.

Symptoms, treatment, and what type your dog actually has.

How to spot them, treat them, and move on.

One of the most common mouth cancers in dogs. Here's what oral SCC means and why location changes everything.

Widespread muscle inflammation driven by the immune system. Here's what polymyositis means and what recovery looks like.

Often found by accident on bloodwork. Here's what HMD is, how it differs from a liver shunt, and what management looks like.

Hypopyon is a warning sign that something serious is happening inside your dog's eye. Here's what to do right now.

A lump, drooling, bad breath, and trouble eating. Here's what tongue cancer looks like in dogs and what treatment involves.

Symptoms, causes, and treatment options.

Oral yeast infection in dogs: symptoms, causes, and treatment.

Most dogs with scoliosis live full, comfortable lives. Here's what the condition means and when it needs attention.

Eye proptosis in dogs requires immediate action. Here's the first aid, what vets do, and what recovery looks like.

Chronic diarrhea, weight loss, and poor coat quality. Here's what gluten-sensitive enteropathy looks like in dogs and what actually helps.

Yeast dermatitis in dogs: causes, symptoms, and treatment.

Short legs aren't always a problem. Here's what dwarfism in dogs actually means and when to call the vet.

Help your dog feel secure, and keep your family safe.

Tips to help your dog feel calm and secure while they're home alone.