Q & A: Dog Pannus (An Inherited Health Defect)
November 16, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
Question: Dog Pannus (An Inherited Health Defect)
“My daughter-in-law is blind and has a seeing eye dog. The other day, I noticed her dog’s eyes looked a little filmy. Two veterinarians both agree it was pannus. They gave her drops to put in three times a day for the rest of the dog’s life.” Read more
Q & A: Too Much Dog Shedding!
November 16, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
Question: Too Much Shedding!
“I have always taken great pains with the care and grooming of my Siberian Husky, making sure that he is immaculate at all times. But when I brushed him today though, I got two full buckets of hair. I know dogs are supposed to shed, but never have I seen anything like this. He actually looks bald! Can you tell me why?” Read more
Canine Eye Problems & Solutions
November 16, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
To understand the various reasons why your dog may come down with a serious eye problem, you need know some important information on the genetic make-up of these animals. Read more
Q & A: Dog Epilepsy
November 15, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
Question: Dog Epilepsy
“I own a female Terrier and she is almost five years old. Every three to four months she has what appears to be a seizure. My veterinarian cannot seem to help because each time she has an episode, the 20 minute drive to the doctor’s office seems to be enough time for her to recover and act totally normal again by the time the vet sees her. Can you give me a reason why she has these attacks and how I can help her?” Read more
Q & A: Demodectic Mange
November 15, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
Question: Demodectic Mange
“I have a Great Dane with demodectic mange. I’d like to know more about this condition. My dog is under the care of a veterinarian, and has been for some time, but with little in the way of results.” Read more
Dog Disease: Pyometra In Your Dog
November 15, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
Owners of unsprayed females may at some time be faced with a diagnosis of pyometra in their dog. Pyometra means a pus-filled uterus and it affects primarily dogs that are five years old and older. It is a very debilitating disease and will often result in death unless the infected uterus is surgically removed. Read more
Your Dog’s Eyes (Part 3)
November 14, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
Many eye diseases in dogs can be successfully cured surgically if non-surgical treatments do not help. In the condition in which the tear glands and ducks are not producing tears, for example, a medication is put into the dog’s food in the form of drops. Read more
Your Dog’s Eyes (Part 2)
November 14, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
Most dog owners, if not all of them, never consider looking into their pet’s eyes for signs of illness, especially dogs with hair over their eyes. Read more
Your Dog’s Eyes (Part 1)
November 14, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
The eye, in dogs, as in all animals, is the most specialized of the sensory organs. As such, it is highly sensitive to trauma, infection and disease, both acquired and hereditary. Read more
Skin Conditions: Flea Allergy Dermatitis, Hot Spots, & Ringworm
November 14, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
The most common allergic skin disease in the dog develops when certain dogs become hypersensitive to flea bites. The allergic agent is contained in the saliva or mouth parts of the flea and is injected into the dog when the flea feeds. The disease usually occurs during the warm months and is commonly called “summer eczema”. Read more
