My Dog is Sick - Should I Visit The VET? Dog Health Articles http://www.my-dog-is-sick.com Learn how to check and examine your dog, read articles on Dog Health. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 06:48:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 en hourly 1 Enlarged Lymph Nodes in Dogs http://www.my-dog-is-sick.com/enlarged-lymph-nodes-in-dogs http://www.my-dog-is-sick.com/enlarged-lymph-nodes-in-dogs#comments Thu, 14 Jan 2010 06:47:39 +0000 admin http://www.my-dog-is-sick.com/?p=25 Lymphadenopathy in Dogs

Lymph nodes (or glands), are small masses of tissue that can be found throughout the body. They play an integral part in the functioning of the dog’s immune system, acting as filters for the blood, and as storage places for white blood cells. Consequently, they are often the first indicators of disease in the tissues.

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]]> http://www.my-dog-is-sick.com/enlarged-lymph-nodes-in-dogs/feed 0 Bacterial Skin Infection in Dogs http://www.my-dog-is-sick.com/why-your-veterinarian-doesn%e2%80%99t-recommend-pet-health-insurance http://www.my-dog-is-sick.com/why-your-veterinarian-doesn%e2%80%99t-recommend-pet-health-insurance#comments Wed, 13 Jan 2010 08:57:05 +0000 admin http://www.my-dog-is-sick.com/?p=18 Pyoderma in Dogs

When a dog’s skin is cut or wounded, there is an increased risk of infection. Pyoderma refers to a bacterial infection of the skin that is very common in dogs.

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]]> http://www.my-dog-is-sick.com/why-your-veterinarian-doesn%e2%80%99t-recommend-pet-health-insurance/feed 0 Itchiness, Desire to Scratch, Chew or Lick Causing Inflamed Skin in Dogs http://www.my-dog-is-sick.com/five-ways-you-can-use-videos-to-optimize-your-pet%e2%80%99s-health http://www.my-dog-is-sick.com/five-ways-you-can-use-videos-to-optimize-your-pet%e2%80%99s-health#comments Tue, 12 Jan 2010 08:53:23 +0000 admin http://www.my-dog-is-sick.com/?p=14 Pruritus in Dogs

Pruritus is the medical term used to define a dog’s sensation to itch, or the sensation that provokes its desire to scratch, rub, chew, or lick its hair and skin. Pruritus is also an indicator of inflamed skin. Intense scratching can eventually lead to partial or full hair loss, but with treatment, prognosis is positive.

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The most common cause of gastroenteritis in dogs is due to a food borne illness. Immediate veterinary care is required, as it can be fatal when it not diagnosed and properly managed.

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Histoplasmosis refers to a fungal infection caused by the Histoplasma capsulatum fungus. Dogs usually ingest the fungus when they eat or inhale contaminated soil or bird droppings. The fungus then enters the dog’s intestinal tract, where it causes a diseased condition to develop.
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