Dogs Medical Reference
- Dog Weakness and Lethargy: Causes and Treatments
WebMD explains possible reasons your dog may be weak, tired, or lethargic.
- Are Foxtails Dangerous for Dogs?
WebMD explains the serious risks of a dog's encounter with foxtrail grass, which has seeds that can burrow into your dog's feet, eyes, ears, nose, mouth and even brain.
- Why Is My Dog Dragging Its Bottom?
Why is your dog scooting on the floor? It could be anything from infection to worms to a tumor. Learn more from WebMD about why dogs drag their bottoms -- and when to call the vet.
- Why Is My Dog Gaining Weight?
Weight gain in dogs can be a sign of overeating, lack of exercise, or of a medical condition. WebMD explains the reasons your pooch may be pudgy.
- Why Is My Dog Panting Heavily?
WebMD explains why your dog might be panting heavily - and when to call the vet.
- Why Your Dog Is Always Thirsty
How do you know if your dog is dehydrated? WebMD explains conditions that could lead to excessive drinking.
- Why Does My Dog Poop in the House?
Any dog can poop in the house sometimes. If it happens more often than usual, your furry friend may have a problem. Here are some common causes and what you can do.
- Painful Defecation in Dogs: Causes and Treatment
WebMD explains why dogs may have pain or discomfort while defecating.
- Painful Urination in Dogs
WebMD discusses possible reasons your dog is having pain while urinating.
- Bald Spots in Dogs
Hair loss is common in dogs, but bare spots in his coat may be a sign of infection or disease. WebMD explains the symptoms of a condition you may need to treat.
- Discharge From a Dog’s Eyes
Learn more from WebMD about eye discharge in dogs, including causes, what to look for, and when to call the vet.
- Dog Nose Discharge: Common Causes and Treatments
Learn more from WebMD about the causes of nasal discharge in dogs -- what to look for, how to treat it, and when to call the vet.
- Why Dogs Bark and How to Curb Excessive Barking
WebMD explains why some dogs bark too much and offers tips on breaking them of the habit.
- 6 Most Common Dog Health Problems
Get a quick overview of some of the most common health problems in dogs, including fleas, diarrhea, hot spots, worms, ear infections, and more.
- Calculate Your Dog's Age: How Old Is Your Dog?
You've heard of "dog years," but do you know what it means? Learn more about dogs and aging, including ways to tell how old your dog could be.
- Worms in Dogs
Dogs are vulnerable to various kinds of infections from worms (not all of them real worms). WebMD describes causes, symptoms and treatments.
- Rawhide: Good or Bad for Your Dog?
You might have heard that rawhide is good for your dog's teeth and helps with his natural instinct to chew. But are there any drawbacks to giving your dog rawhide treats? WebMD tells you what you need to know about this popular canine chew.
- Dog Dental Treats
Learn more from WebMD about the benefits of doggy dental treats and diets and how to choose the right ones to give to your pet.
- How to Potty Train a Puppy
WebMD provides guidelines and helpful tips for housetraining your puppy.
- Yeast Infection in Dogs' Ears: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention
WebMD explains possible causes of an ear yeast infection in your dog, how it's treated, and what you can do to help prevent it.
- How to Give Insulin to a Dog
WebMD explains how to give a diabetic dog insulin injections.
- CCL Injuries in Dogs
WebMD explains cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) injuries in dogs, including their symptoms, causes, and treatment.
- Kennel Cough in Dogs
WebMD explains kennel cough, including how it is transmitted to dogs, symptoms, causes, treatments, and prevention.
- Dog Bites
WebMD explains dog bites, including how to avoid them and what to do if you are bitten by a dog.
- Food Guarding in Dogs
WebMD discusses food and resource guarding behavior in dogs and how to treat it.
- Teaching Your Dog to Play Tug-of-War
WebMD discusses the benefits of pull toys and tug-of-war games for dogs.
- High Fever in Dogs
WebMD tells you why your dog might have a fever and how to treat it.
- Dogs and Skin Cancer
WebMD discusses the signs of skin cancer in dogs and which breeds are more likely to get skin cancer.
- Why Do Dogs Eat Grass?
WebMD explains the reasons why your dog might be eating grass.
- Dogs and Motion Sickness
WebMD explains motion sickness in dogs - how to spot it and how to treat it.
- Dog Ear Swelling: Causes and Treatment
Learn more from WebMD about the causes of swelling in a dog's ear - and when to call the vet.
- Discharge From a Dog's Ear: Causes and Treatments
Learn more from WebMD about the causes of ear discharge in your dog - what to look for, how to treat it, and when to call the vet.
- Dog Facial Swelling: Causes and Treatment
Learn more from WebMD about the causes of swelling in a dog's face, how it can be treated, and when to call the vet.
- Top 10 Dog Poisons
Pet poisonings occur more than 100,000 times every year in the United States. Learn more from WebMD about which common substances and foods are toxic to your dog.
- Roundworms in Dogs
WebMD explains roundworms (ascarids) in dogs, including symptoms, causes, and treatments.
- Strains and Sprains Spell Pain for Dogs
WebMD explains dog ligament sprains, strains, and injuries, and what treatments may be effective.
- Seizures in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, and What to Do
WebMD explains seizures in dogs - causes, symptoms, types, and treatments.
- Signs Your Dog Is Pregnant
WebMD tells you what to look for if you think your dog is pregnant - and the veterinary care she'll need.
- Why Does My Dog Drool So Much?
WebMD discusses dog drooling and salivary problems in dogs including types, symptoms and treatments
- How Do You De-worm Dogs and Puppies?
WebMD explains common treatment options for deworming adult dogs and puppies and preventing human infection.
- Cushing’s Syndrome in Dogs
Learn the causes, symptoms, and treatment for this hormone problem in dogs.
- Pancreatitis in Dogs: Symptoms and Treatments
Pancreatitis: Learn how to spot the symptoms in your dog, and get the condition treated.
- Dogs and Tear Stains
WebMD discusses common dog eye problems, including discharge and tear stains, and offers tips on helping clear up your pooch’s eye issues.
- Liver Disease in Dogs
WebMD discusses common signs and causes of liver disease and liver failure in dogs.
- Dog Bloat: How to Protect Your Pup
Dog bloat is a common condition that can be dangerous, even deadly. WebMD explains the signs and ways to prevent the condition.
- Congestive Heart Failure in Dogs
WebMD discusses congestive heart failure in dogs including early signs and symptoms and treatment.
- Hypothyroidism in Dogs
Common signs and treatment options for hypothyroidism in dogs.
- Anal Sac Disease in Dogs
If you’ve seen your dog scooting across the room on his bottom, it could be a sign of anal sac disease.
- Dogs and Compulsive Scratching, Licking, and Chewing
WebMD offers information to help you better understand why your dog might be compulsively biting, scratching, or licking parts of its body, and offers suggestions on how to address this behavior.
- Dog Not Eating? Possible Causes and Appetite Solutions
If your dog has a loss of appetite, it could be pickiness, illness, or a number of other reasons. WebMD provides information on causes of appetite loss and treatments for dogs that won’t eat.