Dog Veterinary - Canine Illnesses and Diseases

However much care and concern you give to your dog, he is likely to suffer at least one illness during the whole of his life.

Early recognition and discovery of a problem by an owner and quick veterinary attention are vital to good health, long, active and happy life for your dog. As a dog cannot communicate with you and explain his illness and symptoms, it is important that, as an owner, take note of any physical or behavioral changes that might happen and to describe these changes as accurate as possible to your veterinarian. Only then can quick and accurate medical attention be given. This could even save your dog’s life in an emergency.

To help you better understand your dog’s health, this section of the site describe the medical problems that canines are most likely to get. We will discuss from the starting point of recognizing the signs and symptoms of a illness that alert you that something is wrong with your dog, to the likely causes of the condition, follow by advice and tips on prevention and possible courses of treatment.

A healthy dog is a happy dog, and a happy dog is certainly a better companion. Get to know more about your dog to give him a happier and healthier life today!

Dog Illnesses and Diseases

Eyes & Ears Dog Cherry Eye Symptoms and Treatments Dog Conjunctivitis Symptoms and Treatments Dog Distichiasis Symptoms and Treatments Dog Entropion Symptoms and Treatments Dog Epiphora Symptoms and Treatments Dog Trichiasis Symptoms and Treatments Dog Aural Hematoma Symptoms and Treatments Dog Otitis Externa Symptoms and Treatments Skin and Coat Dog Alopecia Symptoms and Treatments Dog Dermoid Sinus Symptoms and Treatments Viral & Bacterial Infections Kennel Cough (tracheobronchitis) Symptoms and Treatments Canine Distemper Symptoms and Treatments Dog Ehrlichiosis Symptoms and Treatments Canine Parvovirus Symptoms and Treatments Parasites Dog Heartworm Symptoms and Treatments Canine Tapeworm Symptoms and Treatments Canine Hookworm Symptoms and Treatments Canine Roundworms (Toxocara Canis) Symptoms and Treatments Canine Fleas Symptoms and Treatments Skeletal & Muscular Disorders Canine Luxating Patella Symptoms and Treatments Dog Hip Dysplasia Symptoms and Treatments Canine Panosteitis Symptoms and Treatments

Nervous System White Dog Shaker Syndrome (steroid responsive tremor syndrome) Symptoms and Treatments Dog Coonhound Paralysis Symptoms and Treatments Endocrine Diseases Canine Diabetes Symptoms and Treatments Dog Cushing’s Disease Syndrome Symptoms and Treatments Gastrointestinal Diseases Dog Megaoesophagus Symptoms and Treatments Urinary & Reproductive systems Dog Pseudocyesis – False Pregnancy Symptoms and Treatments Cancers Dog Anal Sac Adenocarcinoma Symptoms and Treatments Canine Histiocytoma (Button Cell Tumour) Symptoms and Treatments Canine Haemangiosarcoma Symptoms and Treatments Canine Fibrosarcoma (Schwann Cell Tumor) Symptoms and Treatments Miscellaneous Dog With Foxtails Symptoms and Treatments Dog Coprophagia Symptoms and Treatments Canine Anine Portosystemic Shunt Symptoms and Treatments Canine Coccidiosis Symptoms and Treatments