Lymph glands, more commonly referred to as lymph nodes, are part of the lymphatic system in a dog. These glands are found all over the body and are designed to filter foreign bodies from the blood. If a foreign body is detected, the immune system is triggered to prevent illness and disease. When can

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If your dog's eyes look less than clear, he may have an eye infection. Eyes are extremely vital, yet sensitive, and any issue should be taken quite seriously. A few symptoms indicate that your dog is suffering from any eye infection and it is important to take your pooch to the vet at the first sign

Dogs are prone to a variety of diseases that range from minimal to lethal health effects. As a result of this, it is difficult to diagnose a dog based on only one or two symptoms. There are, however, only a few medical conditions that cause a dog to gag or cough. Mouth infections and allergies are t

Do cats get Alzheimer's? Is it normal behavior for a senior cat, or is there a problem? Here is a list of the most common signs seen with senior dementia in cats.

This interview is part of a continuing series of pet health insurance company interviews. I will be using the same ten questions for each of the veterinary health insurers so that viewers can learn about each company and compare what plans are available. In this interview, Oona Rokyta, PR & Marketin

Lymphoma is a form of cancer that is very common in dogs. The only obvious sign of the disease is enlargement of the lymph nodes. Unlike in humans, the goal of treating lymphoma in dogs is to prolong life rather than to cure the disease. To this end, dogs are usually given a chemotherapy regimen con

Canine cystitis involves the inflammation of the urinary bladder. Bacterial infections, the formation of stones in the bladder, a urinary pH imbalance or urinary tumors can cause canine cystitis. If your dog is affected by cystitis, you may notice symptoms such as blood in the urine, pain while urin

Although most dog owners know feeding chocolate to their dog can cause major problems such as seizures, few owners are aware of the dangers of a high salt diet. Salt (sodium) can bring about seizures in dogs when consumed in large quantities as well. When a dog is given too much salt, he's at risk o

The signs of kidney failure are diverse.dog image by Ramona smiers from Fotolia.comKidney failure occurs in 9 out of every 1,000 dogs examined by a vet according to the website PetMD. Kidney failure can occur in a large canine because of disease, heredity, medications or blockages of the...

About 15 percent of people in the United States are allergic to animals, such as dogs and cats, according to the Humane Society of the United States. Dogs' glands, urine and saliva contain allergens that can become airborne and cause allergies in humans. People can take allergy medications, such as

Dogs with diabetes are more susceptible to cataracts. According to Animal Eye Care, three out of four dogs with diabetes develop cataracts resulting in blindness.

Westminster Dog Show 2008 - Spotlight. As part of the veterinary medicine coverage of the 2008 Westminster Kennel Club show, dogs and handlers that have a "veterinary story" to tell will be featured on this site. This spotlight is on Bo, a Mastiff who was mauled by his father at 10 months

About whipworms in dogs, including risk factors, signs, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

A concussion is a brain injury that may result in a bad headache or unconsciousness. This is a very serious condition, and dogs with this ailment need to obtain medical assistance immediately. The age and physical condition of the animal may influence any long-term effects it experiences.

According to allergicpet.com, there is a common misconception that asthma is solely a disease amongst humans. However, animals including dogs can get asthma. Although canine asthma usually is not curable, there are treatment options available in which you can help your dog live a more comfortable li

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Neither the Association of American Feed Control Officials nor the 2006 Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and Cats book from the National Research Council lists a minimum or maximum dietary carbohydrate requirement for dogs--because there isn't one. A high-protein, carb-restricted diet for a dog can aid