Tick-borne diseases pose a very real threat to the health of dogs and people throughout Memphis. Symptoms of these conditions can be painful and even be life-threatening for your pup. In today's blog our vets explain some of the most common tick-borne illnesses in dogs, and the symptoms to watch for.
Hyperthyroidism is a serious condition in dogs which develops if your pup's thyroid produces too much hormone. In today's post our vets explain more about the causes of hyperthyroidism in dogs and how it can be treated.
Seizures in dogs are not uncommon but not all seizures are the same. In fact there are a number of different types of seizures your dog can experience, and each seizure your dog has could be different in terms of type, severity, or how long it lasts. Today our Memphis emergency vets explain more about the types of seizures seen in dogs.
Lyme disease is a common tick-transmitted disease seen in people and pets across the US and the world. While many dogs carry Lyme without showing symptoms, other dogs can suffer from a range of side effects from this disease. Today, our Memphis vets explain the causes, symptoms, and treatment for Lyme disease in dogs.
Kidney failure (renal failure) in dogs can be caused by underlying health conditions which impact the kidneys and related organs. Here, our Memphis emergency vets share some common signs and symptoms of this potentially life threatening condition.
While it may not be a condition that most pet parents think about, dogs like people can develop pneumonia. Pneumonia can be serious in dogs, however treatment is available and most dogs recover well. Today our Memphis vets explain some of the signs and symptoms of pneumonia in dogs, and how this condition is treated.
There are a number of reasons why your dog may be diagnosed with anemia, however this condition is most often viewed as a symptom of an underlying illness. Today our Memphis vets explain the different types of anemia seen in dogs, as well as their symptoms and treatments.
Dehydration is a common emergency seen by our vets here at Animal Emergency Center in Memphis. Dehydration happens when your dog's body loses more water and electrolytes than they are taking in, subsequently causing severe issues with their internal organs, body temperature, joints, and digestion.
Dogs, like humans, can experience asthma attacks in varying degrees of severity. Today our Memphis emergency vets explain some of the signs and symptoms of asthma in dogs, what you should do if your dog has an asthma attack, and how it can be treated.
In this post, our Memphis vets define heat stroke in dogs and explain what symptoms pooch parents should watch for. Also, we describe actions to take if you suspect your dog is suffering from the condition, and provide tips about prevention.
