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Dogs Dog receiving a routine vaccination at a veterinary clinic to help prevent canine infectious hepatitis.

What is Canine Infectious Hepatitis?

by Ron Swerdfiger The word hepatitis refers to an inflammation of the liver. First reported in 1947, Canine Infectious Hepatitis (CIH), is a caused by canine adenovirus. Almost every dog will come…

Dogs xray of hip dysplasia in dog (wikimedia)

What is Canine Hip Dysplasia?

Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD) is a congenital disease that mainly affects large breed dogs. The word “dysplasia” means improper growth. Hip dysplasia can be described as a faulty or abnormal development of the hip. In CHD, the hip becomes loose and wobbly, eventually leading to a form of arthritis which is commonly referred to Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD). The degree of lameness that occurs is usually dependent upon the extent

Dogs Deep-chested dog resting on the ground, representing breeds commonly affected by canine bloat

What is Canine Bloat?

by Ron Swerdfiger Canine bloat refers to the bloating of the stomach. Essentially it is a build up of gas in the stomach which is unable to be released. Bloat with Gastric…