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Dog Legg-Calve-Perthes Syndrome Legg-Calve-Perthes results when the blood supply to the femoral head is interrupted, resulting in the death of bone cells of the affected dog. Legg-Calve-Perthes disease is common in miniature, toy breeds and many other small breed dogs and affects.. Dog Blastomycosis Fungal Disease Blastomycosis of Blasto is a systemic fungal disease that primarily affects dogs and humans. A flu-like illness with fever, chills, myalgia, headache, and a nonproductive cough which resolves within days. Dog Retinal Dysplasia Disorder Retinal dysplasia refers to a disorder in which the cells and layer of retinal tissue did not develop properly. It is usually a nonprogressive disease and can be caused by viral infections, drugs, vitamin A deficiency, or genetic defects. Dog HypoThyroidism Disease Hypothyroidism or Sluggish Thyroid Gland is a disorder of dog's thyroid gland, the most common hormone or endocrine gland deficiency in dogs. In hypothyroidism, the thyroid gland is under active, and unable to secrete enough thyroid hormone. Dog Spondylosis Deformans Disease Spondylosis deformans is a condition in which bridges are formed along the ventral (bottom) parts of the vertebrae of dogs. Spondylosis deformas, can restrict the movement of the spinal column causing pain and stiffness. Spondylosis is more common in larger dogs and older dogs. The Dancing Doberman Disease Syndrome Dancing Doberman disease (DDD) or Dancing Doberman Syndrome (Distal Polyneuropathy) a disease primarily affects their gastrocnemius muscle of the Doberman dogs. No known cause of the disease and the presumption that genetics must play a role in this syndrome. There is no treatment for the diseases and most dogs with DDD live to be as old as any other Doberman and the condition appears to be completely painless for the dog. Pyometra Disease in Dogs Pyometra is an infection in the uterus. The disease mainly affecting middle-aged female dogs that have not been spayed. Pyometra is a hormonal abnormality, and a secondary bacterial infection may or may not be present. Pyometra follows a heat cycle in which fertilization did not occur. The disease can be prevented easily by letting our female pet spayed on right time. Dog Viral Infections & Diseases Do you love your dog that much? Then you must know that there are viral diseases that might infect your dog. Some of these could be fatal. As such, it is important to be aware and know these viral infections and diseases so that you will know how to prevent your dog from being infected... Dog Oral and Dental Diseases and Care Dental and oral problems are important to learn, to prevent and to cure. Dogs may not live to the fullest if there's something that bothers on their mouth. Mouth and teeth diseases will also keep the dog owner from getting too close because of unpleasant odor. Proper hygiene and oral care is important, and it ensures our dog is healthy. Top Smartest Animals of our Planet Our planet is full of wonders, populated with wonderful creatures doing their own way and instincts to survive. Many animal ways, abilities, skills and behaviors were studied and adopted by humans. Animals became a good companion and worked together in daily ventures. Effective Antioxidants for Dogs Antioxidants are used to slow down the aging process. Antioxidants play important role in boosting body immune system against harmful viruses, bacteria and parasites and protecting from damage caused by free radicals that causing chronic degenerative conditions like arthritis, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Septic Bacterial Arthritis in Joints of Dogs Septic Arthritis is an infection in the fluid and tissues of joint cavity most commonly caused by bacteria. It is considered a dangerous form of acute arthritis in dogs, the bacterial can get into dog's bloodstream and carry an infecting organism into other parts of the body. Dilated Cardiomyopathy - Heart Failure In Dogs Cardiomyopathy refers to disease of the heart muscle (the myocardium) without malformation of the heart or its valves. Dilated cardiomyopathy is not the most common cause of heart failure in dogs in general. The most commonly affected breeds are Boxers, Doberman Pinschers, and Great danes... Craniomandibular Osteopathy Dog Bone Disorder Craniomandibular osteopathy (CMO) is a non-cancerous dog bone disorder that exclusively affects the bones of the head in dogs, usually in on the lower jaw bone (ramus of the mandible) or over the angle of the mandible and tympanic bulla. CMO is a developmental disease in dogs causing extensive bony changes in the mandible and skull. It is also called mandibular periostitis, temporomandibular osteodystrophy or "lion jaw." Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy Bone Disease on Dogs Hypertrophic osteodystrophy or HOD is a condition that affects young large breed dogs. HOD is a bone disease that affects the rapid growing bones of giant dogs and may occur between ages of 2 and 7 months. The breeds that are at high risk for HOD are Boxers, Chesapeake Shepherd Dog, Golden Retriever, Great Dane, Irish Setter, Labrador Retriever and Weimaraner, although there can be exceptions to this rule... Dog Otitis Externa - Care of Ear Infection & Prevention Otitis externa is predominantly a microbial infection, occurs rather suddenly, rapidly worsens. Ear disease is one of the most common conditions we see in pets. It is estimated that up to 20% of the dog population is affected by this disease...