A condition which can cause great pain to your dog when it urinates or goes about it business as normal is prostatitis. Continue reading this article below to find out more about prostatitis and what you can do to cure it in case your dog is infected by it.
The symptoms of prostatitis or prostate gland infections are the following. If you notice any of these in your dog it is suggested that...
The Scottish Terriers, or "Scotties" as they are affectionately known are a beautiful breed of terriers that were bred in the Scottish Highlands. These jaunty likeable dogs have a wonderful step and look to them. They are very sensitive, however to any form of correction. These guys love to walk and make excellent apartment dwellers. These guys need exercise and can develop temperament troubles...
West Highland Terriers or "Westies" originated in the West Highlands of Scotland. These terriers were originally bred to go after small game. It is said that their breeding came about after another terrier was mistakenly shot Another breeder had a few white pups in the litter and bred those exclusively to become the West Highland White terriers of today. A Westie is very friendly and has a...
The symptoms to look out for in case of suspected Dog Pyometra or uterine/womb infections are the following:
1. Loss of appetite 2. The dog is urinating and drinking more water than usual 3. Diarrhea and vomiting. 4. Only happens in female dogs and usually ones that are older or middle aged. 5. An open cervix, that is when a dog is in heat or season, may result in pus discharge from the...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
Constipation is the most common cause of dyschezia. As you read on, this article will tell you how to fight this disease so your dog can regain its health.
Look for the following symptoms of constipation in your dog:
1. The dog will feel uneasy or uncomfortable when trying to pass feces.
2. The dog may find it difficult to pass feces.
There are several different causes of dog...
