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White dog shaker syndrome doesn't affect only white dog, but all dogs can suffer from this neurological disorder.

What is Shaker Syndrome in Dogs?

Despite its name, white dog shaker syndrome can affect dogs of any size and color. Once other causes for the tremors have been ruled...
The risk for pannus in dogs is higher if the dog is exposed to intense UV light, high altitude, and air pollution.

Pannus in Dogs

Pannus is a growth of vascular tissue over the cornea. It usually starts on the edges of the cornea and spreads into the center of the eye. Untreated, it can coat the entire cornea, which is how it causes blindness.
Hives are an alarming skin allergy that can appear suddenly. Home treatment for dog hives can soothe these outbreaks until you can see a vet.

How to Treat Dog Hives at Home

Hives are a common skin reaction in dogs that causes raised, itchy bumps on their skin. Hives can appear suddenly and may range in...
Swelling of a dog's private areas can be caused by injury or dog vaginitis.

Why Is My Dog’s Vulva Swollen?

Almost always, vulvar swelling is related to a heat cycle and not cause for concern. Abnormal licking or discharge could indicate a problem in the dog’s reproductive or urinary system.
Seborrhea in dogs is a disorder of the skin that is a symptom of several diseases.

Seborrhea in Dogs

Got flaky skin? Maybe with a little odor and grease? Your dog may have seborrhea. Seborrhea is not a disease, but a description of an abnormal process occurring with your dog’s skin and sebaceous glands.
Neem oil for dogs can help repel fleas, and other insects.

Is Neem Oil Safe for Dogs?

Although neem oil is considered safe for topical applications on most dogs, ingesting neem oil can result in excessive drooling or vomiting. If using neem oil as a pest control measure or a topical treatment it is important to prevent your dog from licking or swallowing it.
Activated charcoal for dogs can be an effective treatment for toxins, but it is not a cure-all.

Activated Charcoal for Dogs

Dogs eat the strangest things. It seems like anything that fits in their mouths, goes in their mouths. And often gets swallowed! But what...
Zyrtec for dogs can help with allergies and sensitivity to bug bites that cause itchiness.

What You Need to Know: Zyrtec for Dogs

Zyrtec is safe for dogs, when used appropriately. Zyrtec, or cetirizine, is an oral medication available as a tablet or a liquid. If your dog reacts to a bug bite or has allergies and itches, your veterinarian may recommend Zyrtec.
Dogs can burp, and overeating, eating too fast, and digestive issues can cause belching.

Can Dogs Burp?

Dogs, like humans, can experience a variety of bodily functions that may seem unusual, and one such phenomenon is burping.
Staph infections in dogs can lead to patchy skin, hair loss, and potentially more serious infections.

Identifying and Treating Staph Infections in Dogs

Symptoms of a superficial staph infection include hair loss and the presence of pustules. It can worsen into a deep staph infection with fever, pain, and crusting skin.
There are many types of ticks that can bite dogs, and spread diseases.

Dog Owner’s Guide to Types of Ticks

Nine tick species make their homes in various regions of North America. They're unpleasant to look at, disgusting to think about, and worse of all they can infect your dog and you with tick borne illnesses that have serious consequences.
Renal failure in dogs can be caused by multiple conditions and requires immediate intervention.

Acute Renal Failure in Dogs: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

There are several other diseases that share symptoms with acute kidney injury. Your dog should be evaluated by your veterinarian immediately if he is showing the symptoms of acute renal failure.

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How “Bird Flu” Could Threaten Your Dog

The “bird flu”, or avian influenza, has been around for a long time; it’s circulated in wild birds since the late 1990s. But like all viruses, it mutates over time—and influenza viruses are known to mutate very quickly. What’s more, some emerging strains are deadlier than others.