Dog Hot Spots
Causes, Prevention, and Treatment of Hot Spots Many dog owners have heard of or have experienced hot spots on their pet. Here we take a look at what a hot spot is, [...]
Ears – infections and treatment
After the sense of smell, a dog's ability to hear is the next most important of its special senses. Dogs' ears have evolved to enhance & sharpen an acute sense of hearing, [...]
Flatulence – farting and gas problems in dogs
The formation of gas in the stomach or intestine is referred to as flatulence. Today most people refer to the annoying and rather offensive smell and noise associated with flatulence as a fart [...]
Flea allergy in dogs
Flea bite hypersensitivity is a common cause of a severely itchy skin disease in cats and dogs. The itch is caused by an allergic reaction to the flea's saliva which the flea injects [...]
Heart disease – dilated cardiomyopathy
The heart has four chambers. The upper chambers are called atria (auricles). One chamber is called an atrium, and the lower chambers are called ventricles. In addition to the upper and lower [...]
