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Dogs February 18, 2021

What Causes Worms in Dogs?

It might probably be weird to imagine having worms in dogs, but this is pretty normal- in fact, your dog or puppy has had them at some time in their lives. Many puppies get worms into their bodies after sucking their mother’s milk, while other worms in dogs are gotten from their environment or through […]

Oluwafemi Michael November 23, 2024
Dogs February 18, 2021

What is Lyme Disease in Dogs?

Lyme disease is also known as Lyme borreliosis. It is a bacterial sickness and can be transmitted by specific species of ticks to dogs, other animals, and even human. Lyme disease is caused by a spiral-shaped bacterium known as borrelia burgdorferi. This bacterium is picked up and carried around by ticks and gets into a […]

Ekokotu Emmanuel Eguono November 23, 2024
Dogs February 18, 2021

What is Coronavirus in Dogs?

There have been questions going around by pet owners if their pets can also be affected by the global outbreak of the coronavirus. Own a cat? Check this. Most search engines have recorded keywords like “Coronavirus in dogs,” as people with dogs as pets fear that their animals might become potential carriers of the virus. […]

Oluwafemi Michael November 23, 2024
Dogs February 18, 2021

What is Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Dogs?

Dilated cardiomyopathy is a condition that results in progressive heart muscle dysfunction, chamber dilation, and subsequent congestive heart failure or death. It affects primarily large and giant dog breeds, and the exact cause of the disorder is unclear. However, there is a presumption that genetic factors play a role. No proven successful preventive technique for […]

Oluwafemi Peter November 23, 2024
Dogs February 17, 2021

What is Pink Eye in Dogs?

Pink eye in dogs is also known as conjunctivitis or “red-eye.” It is an itchy inflammation of the dog’s inner eyelids tissue and the whites of the eyes. Treating “pink eye” or conjunctivitis is essential because the condition can lead to blindness, pain, and further infection in dogs if left untreated. Conjunctivitis in canines may […]

Emmanuella Oluwafemi November 23, 2024
Dogs February 17, 2021

What is Toxoplasmosis in Dogs?

Toxoplasmosis is a medical condition that cat owners may experience in their pets more than dog owners. However, this isn’t to say that dogs don’t get affected too. Thankfully, some measures can be taken to not only prevent toxoplasmosis in dogs but also to treat it. What is Toxoplasmosis? Toxoplasmosis can be referred to as […]

Oluwafemi Michael November 23, 2024
Dogs February 17, 2021

What is Heartworm Disease in Dogs?

Heartworm disease in dogs is one of the most common diseases contracted by dogs. In the old times, the veterinaries developed a vaccine prescribed only to pet owners living in places where mosquitoes were found dominant, but in these present times, the heartworm disease is a global problem. Some dogs may be asymptomatic even after […]

Oluwafemi Michael November 23, 2024
Dogs January 19, 2021

Hypothyroidism in Dogs

The thyroid glands are found in the neck and are responsible for making a hormone known as thyroxine, which controls the process of metabolism, that is, the conversion of food into fuel. So, with hypothyroidism, the thyroid gland does not produce adequate levels of this hormone. Hypothyroidism is a common infection in dogs and affects […]

Kingsley Felix November 23, 2024
Dogs January 19, 2021

Easy Tips for Cleaning Your Dog’s Ears

It is crucial that you keep your pet healthy and grooming is one of the ways you can have your dog live clean and healthy with you. When it comes to grooming your dog the first thing that may come to your mind is trimming its fur and keeping away ticks and fleas, then maybe […]

Emmanuella Oluwafemi November 23, 2024
Dogs January 19, 2021

Dog Bad Breath: Halitosis in Dogs

If you appreciate kisses from your dog, a dog bad breath is the last thing you might want to experience while you are getting personal with your pet. It is mainly so since a bad dog breath is one of the most unpleasant odors. However, your dog’s breath often should not be unpleasant and if […]

Kingsley Felix November 23, 2024