Common dog diseases: symptoms, prevention, and treatment

Discover key information about common dog illnesses, their symptoms, treatments, and prevention strategies.

Diseases in dogs

Photo of young dog receiving IV treatment for parvovirus, highlighting the severe symptoms of canine parvovirus and the importance of vaccinations for preventing parvovirus in dogs

What is parvovirus in dogs?

Why is it vital to protect your dog against parvo?

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Addison’s disease in dogs: early symptoms, testing and treatment

Addison’s disease is a life-threatening condition affecting dogs' vital hormones. Our guide covers all you need to know.

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Brucellosis in dogs: What is Brucella canis?

Pet Health Club has the facts about brucellosis in dogs. From symptoms and treatments to prevention and testing, keep your dog safe with our expert advice.

Blue-green algae poisoning in dogs

If a lake looks dirty, keep your dog well away from it.

image of a dog outdoors. During Winter, dogs outside can get cold, and then catch colds

Can dogs get colds?

Dogs can't catch the common cold from humans, but get cold-like illnesses caused by dog-specific viruses.

Kidney failure in dogs

Signs of kidney failure, and how kidney failure is treated...

Photo of a dog drinking from a puddle, a common source of leptospirosis in dogs, on an article stressing the importance of leptospirosis prevention, dog vaccinations, and early detection.

Leptospirosis in dogs: symptoms, treatment and prevention

Leptospirosis is a potentially fatal infection spread by rat urine and can be found in contaminated water.

Photo of a dog outdoors showing symptoms of kennel cough, a common respiratory infection in dogs. The dog is coughing, a sign of kennel cough, which spreads in places like kennels and dog parks.

How long does kennel cough last and what is it?

Does your dog have a dry, hacking cough, but appear fine in every other way?

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Distemper in dogs: prevention, symptoms and more

Like kennel cough, distemper is quick and easy to vaccinate against...

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Allergies in dogs - Signs, symptoms and treatment

Understanding allergies in dogs can be quite a challenge. Here, our vet explains what may be causing your dog's allergic reactions.

Blocked anal glands in dogs

It’s not the most pleasant topic of conversation, but anal gland problems in dogs are a common reason for a vet visit.

Lymphoma in dogs

Lymphoma is a common type of canine cancer, especially in middle-aged dogs. Learn more about it here

Arthritis in dogs: signs, symptoms and treatment

A dog with arthritis is often slower and more irritable – and with constant pain in the joints, who can blame them?

Dementia in dogs

How to tell if your elderly dog is suffering from dementia – and how to help them.

Gingivitis in dogs

Why is it so important to clean your dog's teeth?

Skin fold dermatitis in dogs: causes, symptoms and treatments

If your dog has wrinkly skin, a short nose or is overweight, they could be suffering from skin fold dermatitis.

Understanding Hypothyroidism in Dogs: Causes and Treatments for Underactive Thyroid

Much like humans, dogs can also suffer from thyroid problems...

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Leishmaniasis in dogs: symptoms and treatments

Leishmaniasis in dogs, a disease caused by Leishmania infantum and transmitted by sandflies, presents varied symptoms like skin issues and kidney failure. Treatment manages symptoms without curing; prevention involves insecticides and vaccines, with ongoing research for better solutions.

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Pyoderma in dogs: symptoms and treatment

Pyoderma, which literally means ‘pus on the skin’, is a skin condition in dogs that can happen due to infection, inflammation, cancer, or what are called immune-mediated diseases, where a dog's immune system mistakenly attacks its own cells and tissues.

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Dog ear infections: the symptoms and causes of ear infections in dogs

Did you know that dogs are just as susceptible to ear infections as their owners?

Dog attending a veterinary practice for a health check up

Dog asthma: does my dog have asthma?

Asthma occurs when mucus and inflammation make breathing difficult for your dog...

Bacterial infections in dogs: causes, symptoms and treatment

Knowing how to recognise bacterial infections can help speed up your dog's recovery...

Symptoms of Lyme disease in dogs: can dogs get Lyme disease in the UK?

What Lyme disease is, how to spot the symptoms and how to keep your dog protected all year round.

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Hip dysplasia in dogs: symptoms, treatment and prevention

Hip dysplasia in dogs is caused by a deformity in the hip. It begins in puppyhood when the hip joint is growing quickly.

Diabetes in dogs: spotting the signs and how to help

What diabetes is, how to spot the signs and how to keep your dog healthy.

retriever at risk of alabama rot in a muddy puddle

Alabama Rot in dogs: what is it and how to prevent it

How can you keep your dog safe from Alabama Rot?

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Pyometra in cats: a guide to pyometra symptoms and treatments

Pyometra is a nasty infection that’s not always easy to spot.

A photo of a dog in the autumn woods, accompanying an article on Seasonal Canine Illness. This mysterious disease can affect dogs like this one if they spend lots of time in grassy or wooded areas during the autumn months.

Seasonal canine illness (SCI in dogs)

Little is known about seasonal canine illness, but it can be fatal for dogs.

Babesia in dogs: causes, symptoms & treatments

What is Babesia? What causes Babesiosis in dogs and how to prevent it…

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Dog hay fever symptoms and treatments: does your dog have hay fever?

Did you know that dogs can get hay fever too? We take a look at dog hay fever symptoms, treatments and causes.

Colitis in dogs: symptoms and treatment of canine colitis

Colitis is a digestive disease that causes inflammation of the colon.

Anaemia in dogs: causes, symptoms and treatment

Signs of anaemia, what causes it, and how it's treated...

Cherry eye in dogs: causes, symptoms and treatments

Does your dog have a pink mass in the corner of their eye? They could be suffering from cherry eye…

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Glaucoma in dogs: treatment, symptoms and more

Learn how to spot Glaucoma in dogs, and what to do if you think your pet is suffering from it…

Conjunctivitis in dogs: treatments, symptoms and protection

How to spot conjunctivitis in dogs, what causes it, and what you can do to help.

Dog skin cancer: types, symptoms and treatment

How to spot skin cancer in dogs and how to protect your dog from skin cancer.