A watercolor painting of a dog with a stethoscope, representing parainfluenza.

Parainfluenza in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

One day, a pet owner named Rachel noticed that her beloved Shih Tzu, Bella, was showing signs of respiratory distress, such as coughing and wheezing. After taking Bella to the vet, it was discovered that she was suffering from parainfluenza, a highly contagious viral infection that affects the respiratory system in dogs. In this blog…

A painting of a dog.

Inflammatory Brain Disease in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

Inflammatory brain disease in dogs, also known as canine meningoencephalitis or meningoencephalomyelitis, involves disorders characterized by brain, spinal cord inflammation, and protective coverings, called meninges. This inflammation of the brain can arise from various factors, including infections, autoimmune disease, or unknown (idiopathic) causes. Inflammatory brain diseases can affect dogs of all ages, breeds, and genders;…

A watercolor painting of a dog on a couch, unaffected by Parvovirus.

Canine Parvovirus: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

When Sarah noticed her normally energetic and playful dog, Max, suddenly become lethargic and lose his appetite, she knew something was wrong. Max had started vomiting and had severe diarrhea, leaving Sarah feeling helpless and worried. After a stressful visit to the vet, Max was diagnosed with Canine Parvovirus, a highly contagious viral illness that…

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Canine Distemper: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

As pet owners, we do our best to keep our furry friends healthy and happy. However, sometimes despite our efforts, our pets can fall ill with serious conditions that can be difficult to manage. One day, a pet owner named Alex noticed that his beloved German Shepherd, Rocky, was showing signs of lethargy, fever, coughing,…