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Rabies Titer for Dogs

Rabies is a deadly illness of the focal sensory system. It is contagious to all mammals, including humans. Dogs receive vaccinations every one to three years. A rabies titer test is another option. The rabies titer test is used to help…

Why Are Dog Voice Boxes Removed?

A surgical procedure commonly called devocalization can reduce the volume of a dog's voice by as much as 50 percent. The medical term for the procedure is ventriculocordectomy, and the reasons for it may be medical or cosmetic. Cosmetic…

What Is Retinoblastoma in Dogs?

Retinoblastoma is a cancerous tumor of the retina, which is the part of the eye that senses light. It usually affects children under the age of 6 but can also appear in dogs. History The first documented case of spontaneous…

English Bulldog Medication

English bulldogs are a special breed. Although they have a sometimes intimidating look, English bulldogs are among the gentlest of dog breeds. However, this type of dog is also prone to many types of health problems that all potential…

Canine Masticatory Myositis Symptoms

Masticatory muscle myositis is a condition whereby a dog’s own immune system attacks muscles in the jaw. Symptoms begin with swollen or painful jaw muscles. In particularly acute cases, he may be unable to open his jaw. Left untreated,…

Symptoms of Spleen Tumors in Dogs

Your dog can live without his spleen, but that doesn't mean it's a throwaway organ. The spleen stores blood in the "red pulp" section, which also takes old red blood cells out of circulation. When a dog has a tumor in his spleen, the vast…