Canine vertigo or vestibular disease refers to a sudden, non-progressive disturbance of balance. More common in older dogs, it’s often referred to as old dog vestibular syndrome and canine idiopathic vestibular syndrome. What, then, is the vestibular system? It’s the...

There are many causes of blindness in senior dogs including cataracts and cancer, untreated infections and glaucoma, Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), and the most tragic of conditions, Suddenly Acquired Retinal Degeneration Syndrome (SARDS) with total blindness...

If your doggy’s breath seems less than fresh lately, there are various reasons behind it, the most common being periodontal disease. Halitosis in dogs may present for a variety of reasons. An inflammation of the tissues surrounding a dog’s teeth, it’s caused by the...

Historically a disease of “middle-aged” dogs, hypothyroidism occurs when their thyroid glands no longer produce enough thyroid hormones. The two main causes of this condition are lymphocytic thyroiditis and idiopathic thyroid gland atrophy. The former is the most...

While not one of the most common conditions in dogs, glaucoma can ultimately lead to blindness. However, an early diagnosis coupled with the proper treatment affords concerned owners a fighting chance at saving their cherished canine companions’ sight. What then, IS...