Many mammals suffer from a skin disease known as mange. Typically, it’s caused by a mite burrowing under the skin. Mange seems to be most common in cats and dogs, although other animals can get it. There are several types of mange but, thankfully, just a few affect your pets. The mites cannot be seen [...]
Dogs that have been attacked by Demodetic mites will show extreme hair loss and weakened immune systems. This is because of the mites burrowing three to five layers deep in the dog’s skin and attacking the hair follicles. These microscopic pests typically appear in all puppies but mostly attack puppies from the age of six [...]
Dog mange is one of the most miserable afflictions that can strike your dog. It’s a contagious and persistently itchy skin disease brought on by parasitic mites burrowing under the skin. It must be treated as soon as you detect the symptoms. Otherwise the mange only gets worse.
The symptoms of dog mange include continuous itching, [...]
One of the most common viral diseases in dogs is the Parvovirus. The word Parvo is Latin for small, and only a few grams of feces can contain upwards of millions of virus particles. Ever since the late 1970’s, this virus has wreaked havoc on dogs the world over, and caused many unforeseen deaths as [...]
Parvovirus is one of the most deadly diseases to affect dogs and is closely similar to feline distemper. Discovered in the 1970’s, this virus is extremely prevalent in the winter months of the year. While this virus has a high risk for dogs, it is very easy to get your dog vaccinated against it, saving [...]
Dogs are touted as being man’s best friend, and you will be hard-pressed to find a more loyal and lovable animal to call your pet than a dog. With this love and loyalty, there are a few things that you have to do to show your dog how much you care about them as well. [...]
The most common aspect of lymphoma in dogs presents itself as lumps or swollen lymph nodes on the back, armpits, and neck. In the early stages, there is no pain involved, but that can change almost overnight if action isn’t taken as soon as these lumps are noticed. There are, however, a few aspects that [...]
When you bring dogs into your lives you tend to find that life changes for the better. While you take them for walks, play with them, and care for them, you find that they are, in turn, taking care of you in a more spiritual way. Since they love you so much, it’s only natural [...]
Just like humans, dogs can feel the adverse effects that cause hair issues. While these can include things like their natural environment, getting dandruff in the cold weather, or things like stress causing flaking skin or disease, there are things that you can do to check your lovable pet for mange. Mange is usually found [...]
If there’s one thing a dog owner needs to be aware of, it’s roundworms. Roundworms are tiny worms that have a round body and usually grow from 3 to 5 inches in length. These worms live in your dog’s intestine and feed off of food that is partially undigested. They do not attach themselves to [...]