Category: Dogs

Syringomyelia (SM) in dogs is a severe, chronic condition that affects the spinal cord. When fluid-filled cavities or cysts — known as syrinxes — form...

Penicillin is a drug belonging to the beta-lactam class of antibiotics that has been extensively used to treat various bacterial infections in dogs. It is...

Amoxicillin is an FDA-approved broad-spectrum antibiotic commonly prescribed to treat bacterial infections in dogs. It is derived from penicillin and can effectively inhibit the growth...

Mitral valve disease (MVD) — also referred to as degenerative mitral valve disease or endocardiosis — in dogs is a common cardiac condition that affects...

Spina bifida in dogs is a congenital condition that occurs when a dog’s spine and spinal cord fail to develop properly during early gestation. This...

Streptococcus zooepidemicus — also known as Strep zoo — is a highly contagious pathogen that can cause serious illness in dogs. It is a gram-positive...

Retinal dysplasia in dogs is an eye disorder that is characterized by the abnormal development of the retina during fetal growth. The retina is a...

Portosystemic shunt (PSS) — also known as a liver shunt — in dogs is a medical condition that affects the normal flow of blood through...

Apoquel is an FDA-approved medication used to provide relief for dogs suffering from itching and inflammation associated with allergic dermatitis and atopic dermatitis. It is...

Adequan is an FDA-approved injectable drug primarily utilized for treating arthritis in dogs. It is considered a disease-modifying osteoarthritis drug (DMOAD). Unlike traditional pain relievers...