An active lifestyle can take a toll on your dog’s joints. Over time, years of wear and tear due to normal aging, disease, injury or genetic conditions can result in swelling, stiffness, decreased activity and degeneration of joint cartilage.
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Hypothyroidism is caused by autoimmune thyroiditis which results in the destruction of the thyroid tissues. Dogs with hypothyroidism may develop secondary seborrhea, hair loss, weight gain, intolerance to cold, lethargy among many other undesirable symptoms. To avoid your dog from undergoing any...
Equine arthritis, otherwise known as degenerative joint disease, is the most common cause of lameness in horses. While older horses are often affected, arthritis can strike at an early age, too, altering a promising career path. Over time, the self-feeding cycle of inflammation results in joint...
Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency is an unusual disease found in dogs except in certain breeds and symptoms can be life threatening. Weight loss, diarrhea, abnormal appetite, poor coat quality and flatulence are all symptoms that your dog may be suffering with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency...
Ulcers are a sore on the membrane lining the stomach or other parts of the digestive tract. Ulcers may cause y our dogs to suffer with sporadic or chronic vomiting leading to excess weight loss and anemia. Stomach ulcers also known as ulcerative colitis can be treated and even cured if attended to...
Dog obesity is a disease which is defined by excess of body fat. This may be caused by a high in calorie diet. We may tend to over feed our dogs simply because they seem so cute asking for an extra treat however over feeding your pet may cause your dog to suffer from obesity. Obesity may cause a...