Dog care, symptoms, health issues, and dog health advocacy from an owner's perspective. In loving memory of Jasmine.
Cysts are hollow sacs containing liquid or solid material. Some tumors have centers that are cystic, but this discussion covers only cysts that are not cancerous. Common cysts in dogs include: follicular cysts sweat gland cysts congenital cysts and cysts secondary to trauma Follicular cysts are particularly prone to secondary infection by bacteria. What does a cyst look like? Cysts…
Does your dog eat poop? Why do they do that? Dogs seem to enjoy many smells and tastes that people find offensive, and they are generally attracted to the odor of feces while investigating their environment. Some dogs, including puppies, will even eat the poop of cats and other animals, which is a condition called coprophagia. Behavioral reasons This behavior…
Glaucoma is a condition where pressure builds up in the eyeball, damaging the structures of the eye and leading to the dog’s blindness. Introduction The eyeball of a dog is filled with fluid that nourishes the eye, cushions it, and helps it keep its shape. Some of this fluid is thick, like jelly, while some are thin, like water. The…
Cancers of the bladder and related structures (e.g., the urethra) are relatively uncommon in dogs. The most common type of cancer is known as transitional cell carcinoma, which is a locally invasive tumor usually found at the neck of the bladder where it feeds into the urethra. This cancer typically occurs in older dogs, most often in Beagles, Scotties, Airedales,…
Myasthenia gravis is a disease of the nervous system that occurs in dogs and (rarely) cats. Myasthenia gravis in dogs can be present at birth (ie, congenital), but is usually acquired in adult dogs. The most commonly affected breeds include German Shepherd dogs and Retrievers. The most common cause of myasthenia gravis in dogs is an autoimmune condition in which…