Thrombocytopenia in dogs is a condition where the number of platelets, also known as thrombocytes, circulating in the blood becomes…
Ascites in dogs is an abnormal buildup of fluid in the abdomen. It's also called abdominal effusion. Though it's usually…
Cyanosis in dogs is a medical condition that can cause a dog's skin and mucus membranes to turn a blue…
Syncope is the medical term for fainting, which happens when dogs lose consciousness, usually due to a lack of oxygen and…
Paralysis in dogs happens when the central nervous system's ability to coordinate the body's movements is diminished or completely lost.…
Metabolic acidosis in dogs is a condition that happens when there's an excessive level of acidity in the blood. If…
Hypoglycemia in dogs is the condition of having low blood sugar, which results in symptoms that mostly relate to an affected…
Syringomyelia (SM) in dogs is a severe, chronic condition that affects the spinal cord. When fluid-filled cavities or cysts —…
Prostate cancer in dogs is a rare but deadly form of cancer that can easily metastasize and spread to other…
Pica in dogs is a condition where the animal feels compelled to eat objects that are not food items. These…
Ectropion affects a dog's eyes. It occurs when a dog's lower eyelid begins to sag away from the eye, which…
Mitral valve disease (MVD) — also referred to as degenerative mitral valve disease or endocardiosis — in dogs is a…