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Intestinal Obstruction in Dogs
This article originally appeared on PetMD. Gastrointestinal Obstruction in Dogs Gastrointestinal obstruction is defined as the partial or complete blockage of the flow of nutrients (solid or liquid) ingested into the body, and/or secretions from the stomach into and through the intestines. The … [Read more...]
Intervertebral disk disease
Intervertebral disks are the shock absorbers of the spine that sit between each bone or vertebrae in the spinal column. There are instances where these disks can rupture or bulge causing compression of the spinal cord. Chondrodystrophoid breed dogs (Dachshund, Pekinese, Beagle, Lhasa Apso, etc.) … [Read more...]
Perineal Hernia
If your dog is straining to defecate it may be caused by an issue larger than constipation. A condition called perineal hernia can develop as a result of weakening of the muscles of the pelvic diaphragm. This is a hole or defect between the muscles near the anus and tail that can allow abdominal … [Read more...]
Should I Worry About Bloat in My Dog?
Bloat is a serious condition that can rapidly progress to a life-threatening gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV), a medical emergency that requires immediate veterinary care. Bloat, or gastric dilatation, occurs when the stomach distends with air, fluid or food to several times its normal size. … [Read more...]