Dog Health Care

Dog Anatomy Kidneys Blood disposes of certain chemical substances other than gases through the kidneys. It travels through their intricate mechanism, disposing of excess water and wastes such as urea (the end product of the breakdown of proteins in the body), sugar, poisons, and carbonates. In the most dogs, the kidneys are located on either side of the body close to the … [Read more...] about Dog Anatomy Kidneys

Dog Antibiotic When researchers learned that some bacteria and molds give off substances toxic to others, a new branch of bacteriology was born. When further research demonstrated that these substances would kill or inhibit bacteria and not poison dogs, a blessing of inestimable value was bestowed upon both us and our pets. And as wonderful as penicillin, streptomycin, and … [Read more...] about Dog Antibiotic

Dog Auto Immunity When a dog builds up a resistance and attempts to reject part of itself, it is called autoimmunity. There is a host of problems produced by this phenomenon. A dog may become immune to parts of the kidneys, to the blood platelets, to the red or the white blood cells. If diagnosed early enough, some cases are reversed and returned to normal by the … [Read more...] about Dog Auto Immunity

Dog Anemia Anemia is a blood condition caused by too little blood, too few red cells, or insufficient hemoglobin to enable the blood to take up its normal load of oxygen from the lungs. The dog's gums and tongue are pale, and its endurance is poor. Depression is marked by severe anemia. The dog's eyes become sunken, the appetite feeble and emaciation gets progressive. … [Read more...] about Dog Anemia

Dog Bloat A condition that kills a great many dogs of large breeds, especially Great Danes, St. Bernards, and Bloodhounds, is bloated. One will see his dog eat a satisfactory meal, appear to feel perfect well, and be dead three hours later. 'The pressure generated in the stomach by the formation of gas by bacteria becomes too great for the organs to endure. The stomach … [Read more...] about Dog Bloat

Dog Aseptic Necrosis A condition caused either by an inherited defector or by an injury to the hip is called aseptic necrosis, in which the head of the femur degenerates in the absence of infection. This is a painful condition and requires the same femoral head resection as is done for hip dysphasia. Joint infections in young puppies and penetrating injuries to joints as … [Read more...] about Dog Aseptic Necrosis

Dog Bandage Of the many kinds of bandages used by physicians and nurses, only a few are very useful in veterinary work. Rolls of muslin and gauze, many-tailed bandages, and adhesive are those needed. Anyone can rip an old sheet into three-inch-wide strips to make a bandage in a pinch. But those strips should be rolled tightly before applying. Two three- or four-inch … [Read more...] about Dog Bandage

Dog Bladder Infection When fully distended, a dog's bladder occupies a considerable area in the abdomen. It has a capacity far greater than that of many other species. Perhaps because of its size, a dog's bladder seems particularly vulnerable to injury. Dogs that are struck by automobiles especially those that have just been let out of the house to relieve themselves often … [Read more...] about Dog Bladder Infection

Dog Blood Vessels Dogs have many of the same blood vessel diseases found in man. Of these, the pet owner usually can recognize only hemorrhages and a few others. Yet there are two common conditions that anyone can easily learn to recognize: embolisms and strokes. Following surgical operations, blood clots have been known to loosen, be carried through the circulatory … [Read more...] about Dog Blood Vessels

Dog Breathing Problem Inhalation pneumonia is due to contamination of the lungs with dust, gases, smoke, and oily vapors which injure the delicate membranes. Treatment can do little more than prevent bacterial invasion. Drugs keep these organisms from taking hold and allow the injured tissue time to regenerate. Another focus of inhalation pneumonia is that caused by … [Read more...] about Dog Breathing Problem