Common dog diseases
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![How to Treat Hepatitis in Dogs](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/9/7/7/how_to_treat_hepatitis_in_dogs_8779_300_150.jpg)
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Does your dog have hepatitis? Read on to learn how to treat your pet if he or she has hepatitis. Canine viral hepatitis is a highly contagious disease that can be life-threatening. It is caused by canine adenovirus type I. It mainly affects dogs under 1 year old and its symptoms include weight loss, fever,...
![Common Causes of Fever in Dogs](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/3/7/0/common_causes_of_fever_in_dogs_9073_300_150.jpg)
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Since dog fever is less common that human fever, most people do not know the common causes if fever in dogs. However, like any human being your dog may also suffer from fever. As a responsible owner, you should be aware of the warning signs and know what are the common causes of fever in dogs. A dog will...
![How to Treat Kennel Cough](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/9/8/4/how_to_treat_kennel_cough_9489_300_150.jpg)
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Kennel cough is a viral disease that affects dogs, with a cough as its main symptom. The best way to treat kennel cough is through a strategy of good prevention, which starts with having your pet vaccinated at 6 months. Don't take risks with this type of cough. Remember to get your dog vaccinated annually,...
![How to Spot Cystitis Symptoms in Dogs](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/5/7/5/how_to_spot_cystitis_symptoms_in_dogs_9575_300_150.jpg)
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Cystitis is far more common than we believe in dogs and the symptoms often are confused with a problem of canine behaviour. It's very important not to ignore the signs because cystitis may be the result of a more serious illness. Pay attention and at the slightest sign go to your trusted veterinarian to...
![What Causes Red Eyes in Dogs](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/0/7/6/what_causes_red_eyes_in_dogs_9670_300_150.jpg)
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Have you seen that your dog has red eyes? We don't want to cause drama, but if your pet has swollen bloodshot eyes then you should pay attention and find the underlying problem. This inflammation can be down to various factors such as excess blood in the eyelids (hyperaemia) or blood vessels. On OneHowTo.com...
![How To Check A Dog's Fever](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/6/5/4/how_to_check_a_dog_s_fever_9456_300_150.jpg)
Do you think that your dog could be sick? The best thing you can do is to take notice of the different symptoms, monitor their evolution and check if your dog has a fever. Once you are sure that your dog has a fever, or if they appear to be in discomfort or pain, it is important to take them to the vet.
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![Why does my dog eat its feces](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/2/3/5/why_does_my_dog_eat_its_feces_5532_300_150.jpg)
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Canine coprophagia occurs when a dog frequently eats its own feces or that of other dogs. Overall, this is a common practice among puppies when they are still adapting to their new home or are in the training process. However, there are many adult dogs who eat their own poop, but why? Like all unusual behaviour,...
![How to Cure a Dog's Stye with Natural Remedies](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/3/3/7/how_to_cure_a_dog_s_stye_with_natural_remedies_733_300_150.jpg)
Just like people, dogs can also get eye styes or hordeolum. As you know, styes are small red bumps on the eyelid he symptom of an infection of an oil gland. To treat a stye on a dog, however, you must take extra care and ensure that your dog's eyes are extremely clean. As always, the best way to cure...
![How to Lower My Dog's Fever with Home Remedies](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/7/1/4/how_to_lower_my_dog_s_fever_with_home_remedies_417_300_150.jpg)
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In an adult dog, a normal body temperature is between 38º and 39.2º C (100º and 102.5º F). If your dog's temperature is anywhere above this average, as with humans, your dog has a fever. This can appear as a result of a serious disease of viral nature, such as parvovirus. In other cases, it may be due...