Diabetes insipidus (DI) is a metabolic condition in dogs that causes a dog’s urine to be very dilute. The term “insipidus” means “tasteless” in Latin, and diabetes insipidus is different than diabetes mellitus (DM), in that is caused by...
We’ve all heard of “road rage,” but some dog owners may not be familiar with rage syndrome in dogs. Canine rage syndrome is characterized by an acute or a sudden aggressive behavior that comes out of nowhere, and then minutes later, the dog’s...
West Highland Terriers, or “Westies” as they are affectionately referred to, are a wonderful, friendly, and happy-go-lucky breed. However, they are prone to certain skin problems. The most common skin issue among the West Highland...
Westie lung disease, also known as pulmonary fibrosis, causes inflammation, thickening, and scarring of the lung tissue. As you can imagine, this can cause a dog to have trouble breathing because the lungs become rigid, and lose their elasticity...
Collie eye anomaly (CEA for short), also known as Choroidal Hypoplasia, is a genetic condition that can lead to vision impairment and blindness in Collies and other herding dogs. CEA in dogs is caused by a mutation in the gene that is responsible...