Hypertrophic Osteopathy – HO – is the result of an underlying condition such as cancer. It occurs mainly in dogs who have osteosarcoma and have had a limb amputation and so are at higher risk for HO. Dogs whose cancer has metastasized to the lungs or where the lungs are the site of the primary […]
Symptoms of von Willebrand’s Disease are excessive bleeding caused by a deficiency in a clotting factor. Dogs with Von Willebrand’s disease might also develop nosebleeds, or bleeding from the gums. Some may have blood in their urine or their stool. There is no cure for Von Willebrand’s disease, but blood transfusions can help manage the […]
Diabetes occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin. Signs of a diabetic dog are increased urination, extreme thirst, hunger, constant tiredness and weight loss. If your dog is showing any of these signs, a veterinary examination is necessary, Your vet may suggest blood and urine tests. If the tests are positive, your dog […]
