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Lymphoplasmacytic rhinitis can affect dogs of any breed, at any age. Rhinitis in dogs is often seasonal, but lymphoplasmacytic rhinitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that may affect dogs year-round. Identification…

The thyroid gland produces hormones that regulate various body functions, including the metabolism. Hypothyroidism is the most common thyroid problem in dogs, though hyperthyroidism may also occur in rare cases. All canine thyroid problems…

The family dog is so much more than simply a pet. When that animal gets sick and starts throwing up, you want to do everything you can to help your dog get better. And when you are cleaning it up, you might wonder why the vomit is yellow.…

Respiratory problems in dogs can happen just as frequently as they do in humans. Fortunately, veterinarians now have many treatments available to them to help alleviate canine breathing issues, and pet owners should not hesitate to take…

Anyone who's seen Disney's classic "Old Yeller" knows and fears the word "rabies." This disease is caused by a virus that attacks the animal's central nervous system in a number of irrevocable ways. Rabies progresses in one of two ways, and…

Lymphoma is a common form of cancer in dogs, which can be treated but is ultimately fatal. It is not just one form of cancer, but it is comprised of many different types, including mediastinal lymphoma. Mediastinal lymphoma attacks the…

The chain reaction started by excessive or unusual firing of neurons can trigger a life-threatening seizure in your dog. Lengthy or repeated seizures are particularly hazardous, as are heat-related episodes. Immediate veterinary care is…

Anytime your dog vomits blood it is a medical emergency. Called hematemesis, bloody vomit can precipitate from a variety of causes, including gastric obstruction and esophageal trauma. Most causes of bloody vomit are quite serious, and may…

Dogs, just as people, have tonsils and can contract tonsillitis and other tonsil health issues. The tonsils are there to ward off infection. Yet, they can get enlarged and infected. Tonsillitis seems to affect smaller dogs more than larger…

Beagles are often noted for their long, drooping ears; but this characteristic breed trademark makes the beagle susceptible to a variety of ear-related problems. Air does not pass as freely through the pendulous ears of a beagle as it…