Lenticular or Nuclear sclerosis is a transparent, blue cloudiness that develops on the eyes in older dogs. CAUSES:   This is one of the...

Leishmaniasis is a disease that causes a skin infection and/or an organ infection. It is fatal if left untreated. CAUSES: Leishmaniasis...

Acute Kidney (Renal) Failure Chronic Kidney (Renal) Failure Kidneys have many functions: Balance chemicals in the blood Filter out waste...

Tears are essential to keeping the eyes moist and healthy by transporting oxygen to the eyes and removing waste. Tears have three...

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a disease where inflammatory cells invade the lining of the digestive tract (stomach, intestines)....

Hypothyroidism is a common disease in middle-aged dogs. The thyroid glands, which are located in the neck and regulate metabolism,...

Horner’s syndrome is a common disorder of a sudden loss of stimulation of the nerves–of the eyes and area surrounding the eyes. This...

Hip dysplasia is when the hip’s ball and socket are not lined up properly. The hip joint gets damaged by the continuous rubbing. CAUSES:...

Herpes virus is a viral disease commonly found in puppies. It affects the reproductive and respiratory systems, and is usually fatal to...

Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis (HGE) is an intestinal condition shown as a sudden onset of bloody diarrhea. Left untreated, the dog can go...

The heartworm looks like a long white worm and lives in a dog’s heart. It can also live in the blood vessels near the heart and lungs....

Glomeruli are tiny blood vessels in the kidneys that do the first step of filtering blood to form urine. They filter out toxins and leave...

A clear liquid produced by the eye maintains the shape of the eye. Extra liquid constantly drains from the eye. For the pressure within...

Giardiasis is an intestinal infection caused by Giardia – one-celled parasites – that invade the gastrointestinal tract and cause...

Gastroenteritis is a disease where the gastrointestinal tract (stomach and intestines) becomes inflamed. CAUSES:   Ingestion: spoiled...

Gastritis is inflammation of the stomach lining. It is a common condition. CAUSES:   Gastritis can be or  chronic  or  acute . Both can...

Epiphora is excessive tearing. Extra tearing from time to time is normal, but if it is constant, you should visit your veterinarian as...

Epilepsy is a chronic disorder of the brain that causes frequent seizures. A seizure occurs when abnormal nerve signals in the brain...

If bacteria enter the bloodstream, it can settle on the heart valves. The valves get infected and swollen. This irreversible damage leads...

Distemper is a virus that affects multiple systems, including the respiratory, gastrointestinal and central nervous systems. It is very...