Muscular dystrophy in dogs is an inherited condition. The condition is caused by a lack of a muscle-membrane protein called…
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Hereditary muscle disease (non-inflammatory myopathy) in Labrador Retrievers is caused by muscle fiber problems. The condition causes muscle weakness.
Hepatozoonosis in dogs is a disease caused by ticks. Specifically, Brown Dog ticks and Gulf Coast ticks cause the condition.
Pulmonary contusion in dogs happens when a lung becomes torn and damaged. The condition is usually caused by a trauma, such…
Hemoglobinuria and myoglobinuria in dogs involves red blood cells not being able to carry oxygen. The condition can cause serious…
Heart valve narrowing (mitral and tricuspid) in dogs affects blood flow. The condition causes high blood pressure and makes exercise…
Heart tumors in dogs often happens when tumors form in the heart, often from heart tissue. The tumors can be…
Digoxin toxicity in dogs is a condition that involves the popular heart medicine digoxin. In some cases, the condition can…
Watching a dog having fun while playing in a pile of leaves is very entertaining! Dogs love leaves – and…
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin (UW) developed a new test to find your dog’s risk of developing cruciate ligament ruptures.…
Ceruminous gland adenocarcinoma in dogs happens when malignant tumors form in the ear canal. Thankfully, the condition is quite rare.
While dogs bring so much joy into our lives, our four-legged friends experience aches, pain, and stress just like we…
