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Vomiting in dogs is very common, and it can be a sign of lots of things, from mild to serious. Some dogs will vomit once and then seem fine afterward, while others will vomit regularly.
Bloat or GDV/Gastropexy. Approximate Cost: $1,500 - $7,500. Bloat, or Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV), is a life-threatening condition where a dog’s stomach twists and becomes distended.
Worms and other internal parasites can be treated easily but are some of the most common problems seen in dogs. Some of the internal parasites that cause diarrhea and loose stools in puppies ...
Canine parvovirus (also referred to as CPV, CPV2, or parvo) is a contagious virus mainly affecting dogs and wolves. CPV is highly contagious and is spread from dog to dog by direct or indirect contact with their feces. Vaccines can prevent this infection, but mortality can reach 91% in untreated cases.
It is not essential for a female dog to either experience a heat cycle or have puppies before spaying, and likewise, a male dog does not need the experience of mating before neutering. Female cats and dogs are seven times more likely to develop mammary tumors if they are not spayed before their first heat cycle. [77]
It is a common and potentially fatal condition in dogs. The main risk period for a female is for eight weeks after her peak standing heat (or estrus cycle) has ended. [6] Umbilical hernia* is a failure of the umbilical ring of the abdominal wall to close.
Leptospirosis is a blood infection caused by the bacteria Leptospira [8] that can infect humans, dogs, rodents and many other wild and domesticated animals. [8] Signs and symptoms can range from none to mild (headaches, muscle pains, and fevers) to severe (bleeding in the lungs or meningitis). [5]
Certain events that may have led to pain in the past may cause dogs to react in a negative manner, as they anticipate pain. For example, if your dog moves or gets up when he’s confined and hears ...