ARTICLES ON DOG HEALTH

In medicine, prolapse (literally from the Latin prolabi: ‘to move out of place’) is the displacement of organs, such as the uterus, so that they descend or move out of their natural location. The term is used, for example, to refer to organs that protrude through the vagina or rectum, but it is also used in the cardiac field and in relation to the spine.

Hermaphroditism is the presence in a living being of functional reproductive organs of both sexes, male and female.

Kennel cough, also known as canine infectious respiratory disease, formerly canine infectious tracheobronchitis, is an upper respiratory tract infection affecting dogs.

Have you heard of canine distemper? This disease, caused by the distemper virus, is also known as canine distemper or Carré's disease. It usually affects puppies or unvaccinated dogs because their immune systems are weakened.

There is no doubt that these situations can cause us enormous sadness, but worse than an inevitable death is to prolong a life of suffering and pain. Putting an end to this situation is always the last of the alternatives to be taken, but always after a proper veterinary professional assessment.

Hydrocephalus is the accumulation of fluid within the deep cavities of the brain, or ventricles. The excess fluid increases the size of the ventricles and puts pressure on the brain.

You may have heard that colostrum is liquid gold - and not just because of its yellowish colour! Here's why this first food is so important for newborns.

Canine parvovirus or parvovirosis, colloquially also called ‘La Parvo’, is a serious and potentially lethal viral infectious disease. Therefore, in the event of any suspicion, it is essential to go immediately to the veterinary centre.