Explore common dog health conditions with expert advice on symptoms, treatments, and care tips to help your pup feel their best.
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Hemorrhagic gastroenteritis (HGE) is a very serious condition affecting dogs. HGE is characterized by a rapid onset of hemorrhagic (bloody) diarrhea in an otherwise normal, healthy dog.
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Nasal mites are a common but rarely diagnosed mite that infects the nasal passages of dogs and wild canines. The scientific name for nasal mites is Pneumonyssoides caninum.
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Salivary cysts are due to saliva leaking into the tissues surrounding the salivary glands, causing a large, firm swelling below the jaw of the dog.
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Hot spots, or acute moist dermatitis, are rapidly appearing localized areas of hair loss, red and itchy skin with a moist discharge caused by self-trauma.
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Fishhooks can cause a variety of problems in dogs if they are ingested or become lodged in the foot. The removal of fishhooks can be difficult and often requires veterinary attention.
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Lyme disease is an infectious disease spread by ticks. It is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and is transmitted via a tick bite.
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