Unwanted substances or toxins in the body, kidney infections and conditions resulting in the blood pressure dropping suddenly are three common causes of acute kidney failure.

The first subject to be discussed in this article will be toxins. These constitute chemicals or substances that prevent the kidneys or other organs of the body from working properly. Ethylene glycol, found in engine coolant liquids, is one of the most common chemicals which cause this condition. It has a sweet taste which dogs don’t hesitate to lick up off of floors or roads hence making it especially dangerous for them. Ethylene glycol and … read more

Cystitis, comparatively, is a very common infection amongst dogs as well as humans and is more likely to infect females rather than males.

Bacterial infection of the bladder is what causes bacterial cystitis in dogs and due to the shorter distance the bacteria needs to travel up the urethra to the bladder this disease is more common amongst females. In most cases, the main source of bacteria will be the anus. The relatively shorter distance between the vagina and the anus results in females being effected more so than males.

After reaching the bladder the unwanted bacterium will travel to the thin … read more

Dog Peri-Anal Fistulas, which is anal inflammation and infection, is a very painful ordeal for a dog to suffer through and not only that it is also complicated and poses a difficult choice to the vet in terms of what sort of cure would be most appropriate.

Symptoms of Dog Peri-Anal Fistulas include the following:

1. The feces of the dog have a long stingy look to it.
2. The dog finds itself in a great amount of pain when trying to produce feces.
3. Appearance of small holes around the anus area which may be inflamed.

The cause for per-anal fistulas is … read more

Query a dozen dog breeders as to what they feed their dogs and you’ll more than likely get a dozen different answers. You’ll find the subject of dog feeding very similar to politics; it will start an argument most any time. How and what you feed your dog are for you to decide.

A working knowledge of the dog’s nutritive requirements and how to provide them is essential to intelligent dog care. Your dog’s health and longevity will depend a great deal on your ability to feed him properly. There’s an old saying: “The eye of the feeder fattens the … read more

In dogs bladder tumors are a rare occurrence. Bladder tumors are of two different forms, one is potentially fatal while the other is benign. To ensure your dog remains healthy and free from such tumors continue reading this article.

The symptoms of bladder tumors in dogs are as follows:

1. The dog may go to the toilet a lot more than usual
2. There will be a slight amount of blood in the urine produced.
3. They dog may struggle to produce any urine.

As mentioned above there are two different forms of bladder tumors one being malignant which can be potentially life … read more

The health of their dogs is a very important and crucial matter for the majority of owners. Most dog owners want their dogs to be healthy, fit, and to enjoy a long life. There is a major health issue that can affect a dog significantly, and this is dog allergies.

Allergies is dogs are among the most common health issues confronted by dog owners. This is genuinely something to worry about. It is a reality that nearly all puppies don’t develop allergies in their 1st year. However, a lot of dogs develop allergies due to their environment.

In case, your puppy exhibits … read more

Look out for the following symptoms of dog cystitis with bladder stones (crystals):

1. The dog may go to the toilet a lot more than it does usually.
2. It may struggle to produce any urine
3. There may be a small amount of blood in the urine that is produced.

Small crystals forming on blood cells and bladder lining cells are what cause bladder stones or urolith in your dog’s bladder. Bladder stones can be caused by either a too high acidic level or a very low one and in some cases they even form irrespective of the pH levels in … read more

A condition known as parvovirus infection is a very painful infection and sometimes even fatal as it results in a lot of suffering and possibly eventual death of your dog. It usually effects puppies or younger dogs and is a very nasty infection.

If you suspect your dog to have this condition you should look out for the following symptoms of parvovirus infection:

1. The puppy will have a loss of appetite and may appear to be very sick or ill

2. It will strain to produce feces and when it does it will only produce very bloody diarrhoea which will probably be … read more

Prostate tumor or growth is responsible for more cases of prostate gland problems in dogs. Continue reading this article to find out more about this condition.

The symptoms of Dog Prostate cancer includes the following:

1. The dog may have fever and a lack of appetite
2. The urine will have a pink tinge to it and it may have blood in it as well
3. The dog will usually pass urine in short intermittent spurts.
4. The dog will have stiff back legs and may take shorter strides
5. The dog may walk with an arched back.

The most common cause of … read more

Prostatic Hypertrophy or, in simple terms, enlarged prostate glands is a condition caused by the male or female hormones in the dog’s body and even though it is not as painful for the dog as prostatitis it is still something which should be looked into with care as it may be a cause for concern. Read on through this article to find out more about this condition.

The symptoms for dog Prostatic Hypertrophy include the following:

1. The dog may walk differently. Look out for an arched back and stiff legs and the dog taking shorter strides.

2. The dog may have difficulty … read more