Hair Loss
Hair loss in dogs — also known as alopecia — is common and extremely noticeable. Hair loss can appear in a single spot, in patches or all over the body. …
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Dandruff
If your dog is suffering with dandruff, you may observe flakes of dead skin cells clinging to their hair or skin, particularly on their back. Dandruff may be a result …
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Lumps
While lumps and bumps are more common in older dogs, younger dogs can get them too. Most lumps and bumps are benign (non-cancerous), but some of them can be malignant …
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Rashes
our dog’s skin protects his body from the outside world, acting as a barrier between his internal organs and harmful organisms. We might think of skin as being tough and …
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Skin Sores
If your dog has an open sore, it is likely that he or she is suffering from a skin ulcer. These lesions usually indicate injury, infection, or disease and require …
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My dog has an FCE. How did this happen?
A fibrocartilaginous embolism, or FCE, occurs when a piece of the intervertebral disc (the cushion between the bones of your spine) breaks off and enters the blood supply to the …
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Mast Cell Tumors in Dogs and Cats
Mast cell tumors (MCT) represent a cancer of mast cells, which are a type of white blood cell involved in allergy and inflammation. Mast cell tumors are the most common …
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