Nuclear sclerosis is a condition of the eyes which affects many animals and some humans. It is a hardening and sometimes discoloration of the lens of the eye. As you get older the lens of your eye becomes less flexible. The eye focuses by changing the thickness of the lens. For closer vision, the le......[Read More]

Just like people need vaccinations from time to time, dogs need booster shots throughout their lives. If a dog does not receive its booster shots, it could come down with a deadly disease. Stay informed about what booster shots your dog needs so that it remains protected and healthy. Talk to your ve......[Read More]

Even frequent brushing and flossing won't overcome daily stress or a genetic predisposition to certain conditions of the teeth and gums. However, dental problems usually result from improper oral health care. Many types of dental problems evolve as a result of a lesser problem that wasn't treated. F......[Read More]

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recommends that horse owners implement safeguards to prevent animals’ exposure to mosquitoes--because the insects are known to spread the potentially fatal West Nile Virus (WNV).......[Read More]

The questions of if pets can get poison ivy or if they can spread poison ivy (and related plants) to their human family are common. Here are 6 things you should know about poison ivy, oak and sumac and pets.......[Read More]

Enter the operating room and see a canine castration, more commonly known as dog neuter surgery. This procedure requires general anesthesia maintained with inhalation (gas) anesthetic. Many veterinarians also give IV fluids, monitor heart and respiratory rates, blood pressure, oxygen saturation leve......[Read More]

Your dog has begun to frequently paw at his ears, shake his head and chew his feet, and he smells bad. These are all signs of a potential yeast infection, which affects the skin and is particularly common in floppy ears. Yeast occurs naturally in the body, but when it overgrows, it can wreak havoc w......[Read More]

Panniculitis is the inflammation of the subcutaneous fat tissue. Skin nodules may be ulcerated and develop draining tracts. Vasculitis is structural damage to and inflammation of the vascular wall. Damaged blood vessels leak tiny amounts of blood.......[Read More]

The liver works to convert substances in the body to particles it can use. When a dog's liver is malfunctioning, it will cause several symptoms. These symptoms can be mild, masking the liver dysfunction in some instances. When the liver is malfunctioning, the systemic liver values will change. Testi......[Read More]

The thyroid gland produces thyroid hormones that regulate a dog's metabolism. Thyroid disease, also called hypothyroidism, occurs when a dog's body does not produce enough thyroid hormones. As a result, a dog can suffer from chronic skin conditions, lethargy and unexplained weight gain.......[Read More]

A bloody nose (epitaxis) is when there is a continuous flow of blood dripping or running from the nose and not just a bit of blood sneezed up. A dog with a bloody nose needs to be supervised to be sure the nosebleed stops. You should call a vet if the nosebleed has not stopped or shows no signs of s......[Read More]

When a dog has recurrent seizures over a long period of time (generally one or more per month), he is considered to be suffering from a lifelong condition called epilepsy. A single seizure, or even several in a short period, may not indicate epilepsy, but could be the result of other medical problem......[Read More]

The canine influenza virus is a relatively new virus that is easily transmitted from dog to dog. It can infect dogs at any time of the year. It is not currently known to be contagious to humans. If your dog comes into contact with an infected dog, or if you believe it may have canine influenza, talk......[Read More]

Seizures in dogs can occur for many different reasons. Explore the various causes of canine seizures.......[Read More]

Westminster 2011 - Veterinary Professionals and Service Dogs at the 135th Westminster Dog Show......[Read More]

When it comes to dog ailments, we've all heard about joint problems and cataracts, but dogs are also susceptible to many diseases we normally associate with humans, such as diabetes and kidney diseases. In addition to vet-prescribed medications, you can also introduce a new diet to dogs with kidney ......[Read More]

Gelatin contains glycine, an amino acid that has anti-inflammatory and brain-protective properties. Adding plain, unflavored gelatin to a dog's food may prevent arthritis.......[Read More]

Learn the difference between your total and usable vocal range. Find out three ways to identify your usable range and how to take care of your voice.......[Read More]

Oregon State College of Veterinary Medicine started out as a large animal facility. Veterinary students traveled to Washington State College of Veterinary Medicine for their small animal education. That was over twenty years ago. Now OSU has been transformed into a small and large animal state-of-th......[Read More]

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common ailments dogs can develop. If you are a dog owner, it is important to know the causes and preventive steps to ensure your loyal friend does not develop a UTI.......[Read More]