Dog diseases & medicine

The common cold is not only one of the most common diseases in humans, but also among dogs and cats. Changes in temperature, the cold and colds spread by other dogs are some of the causes of canine colds. A dog cold has similar symptoms as a cold in humans but can be a bit more difficult to identify. Luckily,...

Our dog can also suffer from gastric disorders leading to diarrhea, a situation that always generates concern for owners because often they are unaware as to the reasons that the dog has diarrhea and how to help it improve. It is important to be aware of the possible causes of this condition and act...

Do you think your dog may be cold in winter but don't know how to tell for certain? There are some obvious signs that will tell you if your pet is cold and needs extra care and heat. When it is very cold, you need to take care of your dog as you do for yourself, because low temperatures can make them...

Rabies is a dangerous viral disease that all mammals can suffer from, so if your pet catches it, besides being life threatening for your pet, it is also risky for you and other people around the dog. Rabies is contagious to humans and can be life threatening. So that you can be calm and detect early signs...

Leishmaniasis is a one of the most common diseases affecting dogs. It is caused by parasites in the animal's body, affecting their skin tissues and vital organs. It can potentially be fatal. Since 2012, there's been a vaccine to prevent this disease. At OneHowTo.com we'll explain how leishmaniasis is...

Many people like going for a manicure and/or pedicure. You can sit down, chat away with friends and enjoy being beautified by a professional. Unfortunately, not all dogs have the same approach to having their claws clipped. It can be a little stressful, the dogs not always appreciating how removing part...

Constipation in dogs is a condition that can happen due to lack of exercise, inadequate hydration, if it has eaten toxic food or something that it can't tolerate, or if it doesn't eat enough fiber. In more severe cases, a bowel obstruction may be caused by the presence of more serious problems such...

Many of us would have no idea what to do if we were to come across an injured or stray dog in the middle of the street. In most cases, we want to help but don't quite know what to do for the best. So in this OneHowTo.com article we'll show you what to do if you find an injured dog and what steps you should...

Ringworm is a fungus causing irritation, hair loss and scabs in one or more areas of your dog's skin. It's sometimes confused with so-called hot spots that are skin rashes that occur in hot weather or with allergies to grass, food or environmental factors. At OneHowTo.com we offer you some home remedies...

Just like humans, dogs can develop fevers. Fever is a normal response to an infection in the body. When a virus or bacteria invades the body, the body raises the temperature to enhance the immune system and weaken the foreign invader. The normal body temperature for a dog varies between 38.5º and 39.5º...

Did you know that dogs can catch colds too? Although the virus for the common cold in humans and in dogs is different, the symptoms are very similar. When your dog has a cold, it will be very calm and not move much until it feels better. Symptoms of a dog cold are likely to include sneezing, muscle aches,...

Parvovirus, or canine parvovirus, is a disease that's very common in dogs, especially during the first few months of life. However, not very much is known about it; as a result, the symptoms are often mistaken for a gastrointestinal problem. This could prove dangerous because parvovirus is usually fatal...

Scabies is a type of inflammatory skin disease that affects dogs. Pet dogs are usually carriers of a small number of mites, and their immune system is sufficient to keep them in check. However, mange is caused by an excessive amount of various types of mites that infect the dog and burrow between the...

Distemper is a serious disease that can endanger the life of your dog. This condition has no known cure, but once diagnosed, the animal is treated to improve the symptoms caused by the disease. Other than that, all you can do is hope that the virus hasn't progressed too far and that the animal will recover...

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...

Doesn't your dog stop coughing, has breathing difficulty, has lost the desire to eat or go running? Although perhaps it's just a cold, they may also have been infected by a germ that has triggered pneumonia, i.e., inflammation of the airways. This condition is more common in older dogs or those with...

Many dogs get notoriously excited about eating. Their tails wag, they paw and they may even give a little howl of excitement. Even the most well trained dogs will heartily wolf (or dog?) down a bowl of chow when they are hungry. Like all of us when our eyes get bigger than our belly, we might eat too...

In general, this is how to know if your dog has parvovirus: after three to four days from infection you might notice fever, depression, shortness of breath, lack of appetite, vomiting, bloody diarrhoea. The parvovirus (or canine parvoriosis) is one of the most common diseases in dogs and one for which we...

If your dog keeps throwing up and doesn't have any other symptoms of illness such as a high temperature, the most probable cause is that it's got some kind of food intolerance, which means a change in its diet is probably the most adequate. Going to the vet so you can confirm your suspicions and detect...

Curing canine conjunctivitis is a simple task that requires medical treatment and dedication. In general, vets prescribe antibiotic eye drops to get rid of this ocular infection. However, this is not the only care your dog requires, as you must clean its affected eye regularly and with the adequate treatment....

Scabies, or mange, is one of the most common diseases in dogs and cats, and can affect specific areas of their body and ears. The parasite that causes this disease is mites, which are classified depending on the affected area and the species they belong to. If your dog has been diagnosed scabies and you'd...