The Dog Health Information Center is an increasingly comprehensive list and accompanying information about the many health and behavioral conditions that can occur in companion dogs. You can use this library to get understandable, reliable information about both common and uncommon canine health disorders, including information about clinical signs/symptoms, diagnosis, current treatment options, and prognosis. We make every reasonable effort to ensure the accuracy of this information, but of course your veterinarian ultimately is the best source for precise medical information about your particular pet.
Definition of Acne Acne, also called chin pyoderma, puppy dermatitis, muzzle folliculitis, furunculosis or simply “pimples,” is a fairly common inflammatory condition that affects the lips, chins and muzzles of puppies and young adult dogs. Occasionally, acne shows up in the genital region, the area beneath the tail or on the flank. What causes acne…
Definition of Acute Renal Failure Kidney failure, also called renal failure, is the inability of the kidneys to filter waste products out of the blood. Normal kidneys remove nitrogen and other wastes from circulation so that they can be excreted in urine. When the kidneys don’t work properly, toxic wastes build up in the dog’s…
Definition The cranial cruciate ligament (CCL), which in people is called the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), is part of the knee or stifle joint in the rear legs of dogs. It stabilizes that joint and, when partially torn or completely ruptured, leaves only muscles and surrounding soft tissue to hold the two lower leg bones…