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Diabetes mellitus, often commonly referred to as ''sugar diabetes,'' is a medical condition that can affect both humans and dogs. The main way to diagnose this condition in dogs is to measure its glucose levels via blood and urine tests.…

Usually when a dog is diagnosed with entropion, he will need corrective surgery. Entropion is a condition in which an eyelid rolls toward the eye. Sometimes it affects the bottom lid, the top one or both. Entropion can affect one eye or…

When your dog has a bacterial eye infection, your vet may prescribe Neo Poly Dex. This ophthalmic ointment stops bacterial growth and controls itching and inflammation. How It Works Neo Poly Dex has three primary ingredients…

Agility using dot drills is an enjoyable and challenging way to exercise and gain good balance. While moving through the drill as quickly as possible, an exerciser tries to maintain accuracy by at least trying to touch the dots with his…

Dogs are not able to tell their owners when they are not feeling well. It is the dog owner's responsibility to notice the signs of illness or discomfort in a dog. The most recognizable indicators of a dog not feeling well include a lack of…

One in four dogs dies of cancer, according to the website Vetinfo. The most common types of canine cancer are bone, skin and oral. Any breed at any age can get this often dreaded, debilitating and fatal disease, but early diagnosis and…

Dogs can contract roundworms by licking or eating roundworm-infested soil as well as by eating or drinking infected food and water. Roundworms live in the intestines, feeding off what the host eats. Dogs can become sick from roundworms,…

A Staphylococcal bacterial infection (or staph infection) is a skin affliction that causes discomfort in dogs. Staphylococcal bacteria are a natural part of a dog's life, but certain triggers--allergies, poor health, stress or a weak immune…

Mange may affect domestic animals such as dogs.There are several skin conditions that may mimic the symptoms of mange, such as autoimmune diseases, dermatitis and bacterial infections. There are two types of mange that commonly occur in…

Bone infection in dogs is also referred to as osteomyelitis. A bone infection can affect the hard outer layer of the bone, which is known as the cortex, the bone marrow and the periosteum, which is the fibrous bone sheath. Learning more…