http://www.doghealthlibrary.com Complete Guide on Dog Health: Articles on Dog and Dog Health Library. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:33:41 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Salmonellosis in Dogs Salmonellosis is an infection found in dogs caused by the Salmonella bacteria. It often leads to disorders, including gastroenteritis, spontaneous abortions, and septicemia. This bacterial disease is also zoonotic, meaning it can be transmitted to humans. Salmonellosis affects both dogs cats. If you would like to learn how this ... http://www.doghealthlibrary.com/salmonella-infection-in-dogs Cirrhosis and Fibrosis of the Liver The liver is the largest gland in the body, and one of the most important for overall health. One of the liver's many functions include production of bile, a fluid substance involved in the digestion of fats. The gallbladder, situated in the concave of the ... http://www.doghealthlibrary.com/scarring-and-abnormal-function-of-the-liver-in-dogs Second-degree Atrioventricular Block - Mobitz Type 1 in Dogs The sinoatrial node (SA Node, or SAN), also called the sinus node, is the initiator of electrical impulses within the heart, triggering the heart to beat, or contract, by firing off electrical surges. The atria, the two upper chambers of the heart ... http://www.doghealthlibrary.com/second-degree-heart-block-in-dogs Abnormally High levels of Parathyroid Hormone due to Chronic Kidney Failure in Dogs Parathyroid glands are the small endocrine glands that produce parathyroid hormone (PTH). The major function of the parathyroid gland is to control concentrations of calcium in the blood and within the bones. This is not to be confused ... http://www.doghealthlibrary.com/secondary-renal-hyperparathyroidism-in-dogs Status Epilepticus in Dogs Status epilepticus, or epilepsy, is a neurological condition that results in recurrent seizures in dogs. Symptoms and Types Causes Diagnosis Treatment Living and Management Read Full Article Here http://www.doghealthlibrary.com/seizures-and-convulsions-in-dogs Idiopathic and Genetic Epilepsy in Dogs Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes the dog to have sudden, uncontrolled, recurring physical attacks, with or without loss of consciousness. This may sometimes occur for unknown reasons (idiopathic) or due to genetic abnormalities. However, idiopathic epilepsy is often characterized by structural brain lesions ... http://www.doghealthlibrary.com/seizures-of-unknown-cause-or-due-to-genetics-in-dogs Separation anxiety in dogs usually are destructive or otherwise inappropriate when an owner leaves the pet or is not in close proximity. Behaviors that may be seen include vocalization, destroying objects, digging or even depression. However, these behaviors may also be due to other conditions or environmental cues. Therefore, it ... http://www.doghealthlibrary.com/separation-anxiety-in-dogs Retinal Detachment in Dogs The retina is the innermost lining of the eyeball. Retinal detachment refers to its separation from the back of the eyeball. This can be caused by a variety of genetic and non-genetic factors, and in some cases is a result of a more serious underlying medical condition. ... http://www.doghealthlibrary.com/separation-of-the-inner-lining-of-the-eye-in-dogs Shock Caused by Bacterial Infection in Dogs Shock associated with generalized bacterial infection of the body is medically referred to as sepsis, a physical condition known as septic shock. It develops as a complication of an overwhelming generalized systemic infection. Septic shock is associated with low blood flow (hypoperfusion) or low ... http://www.doghealthlibrary.com/septic-shock-in-dogs Megacolon The colon is the section of the large intestine that begins at the cecum, the sac that joins the colon to the end of the small intestine (ileum), and ends where the rectum begins. All are part of the larger digestive tract. The main purpose of the colon is to ... http://www.doghealthlibrary.com/severe-constipation-in-dogs