Tag Archives: Dogs

Bacterial disease sickening dogs in Colorado can spread to humans, vet says

A bacterial disease that can spread to humans is reportedly sickening dogs in Colorado, a veterinarian in the state recently said. Dr. Laura Russell, a chief emergency doctor at Colorado Veterinary Specialist & Animal ER in Littleton, told KMGH-TV that the clinic has treated six dogs for leptospirosis so far this year. On average, the facility sees one… Read More »

Many Readers Say No to Idea of Life-Extending Drug, but Yes for Their Dogs

Others expressed concern about the environmental and economic implications of a longer life span. “Ah, the unintended consequences of extending life — overpopulation, increasing stress on an already stressed environment, increasing stress on an already stressed retirement system,” wrote Thomas G. Smith, in Cadillac, Mich. “Humans are the most destructive of all species, and the… Read More »

Heart Failure In Dogs

by elycefeliz Heart failure in Dogs is a symptom when the dog’s heart can not to circulate enough blood to meet all the needs of body tissues due to some heart disease. This article will give you some information about this, throuh which ways to treat can be found.   What can cause heart failure?… Read More »

Kidney Disease in Dogs

by brizzle born and bred Whether you are looking forward in your puppy’s future or you have an older dog whose health you want to look out for, you will find that it might be helpful to learn more about kidney disease as it occurs in dogs. Especially as they get older, kidney failure can… Read More »