Between going on walks, running to the door, and jumping on the couch, many dogs spend most of their day on their feet. But when a dog's routine suddenly slows down, owners might not realize that the ...

Iris cysts in dogs can impair a dog's vision in cases where the cysts become big enough. Thankfully, the cysts are often benign. Sometimes, a dog will be born with the condition. Alternatively, a ...

(Learn more about kidney disease caused by multiple cysts in dogs. Picture credit: Thirawatana Phaisalratana / Getty Images) Kidney disease caused by multiple cysts in dogs stops the kidneys ...

While petting the dog, a small lump suddenly becomes noticeable under the skin. Many owners initially think of an insect bite, a wart, or a harmless sign of aging. However, it could actually be a ...

As our small cockapoo mix dog has gotten older, all sorts of skin growths have started to appear, but the ones that have freaked me out the most are the ones that burst periodically. Our vet calls ...

Giardia duodenalis is one of the most familiar antagonists in companion animal medicine, a single-celled intestinal parasite ...

Interdigital cysts are firm, raised subcutaneous inflammatory lesions found in and on the interdigital webs of the paw. The cause is usually a traumatically ruptured hair follicle. The surrounding ...

Just two days ago, I took my dog to our veterinarian because he was lethargic, drooling a lot, and had a really smelly mouth. The doctor sedated our Lab and found a large fluid-filled mass under the ...