TREAT DOGS WITH KINDNESS & COMPASSION: Even gods are deeply associated with dogs, teach Hindu scriptures & texts

विद्याविनयसम्पन्ने ब्राह्मणे गवि हस्तिनि |शुनि चैव श्वपाके च पण्डिता: समदर्शिन: Chapter 5 Verse 18 of the Bhagavad Gita says that a Bhraman (a priest who

TYPES OF STERILISATION IN DOGS

Compiled by Laxita Shahid, Head – ABC Program, VOSD Millions of stray dogs roam the streets of India, their high population causing increased incidences of

Pyelonephritis of the Kidneys in Dogs

Pyelonephritis is a bacterial infection in the upper urinary tract involving kidneys and ureters. This infection occurs when the bacteria move from the urinary tract

Capillariasis in Dogs

Capillariasis is caused by a parasite called Capillaria plica. There are three species of this parasite. They are so small that they often measure less

Breast Cancer in Dogs (Mammary Gland Tumours)

Mammary gland tumours are common among female dogs that have not been spayed. They could be either benign or malignant. Breast cancer or mammary gland

Nerve/Muscle Disorder in Dogs

A dog’s nervous system includes the brain, the spinal cord, nerves and the muscles. The neuromuscular system controls all the movements of the muscles by

Skin Disease, Autoimmune (Pemphigus) in Dogs

When the autoimmune bodies that exist in the system fight against the healthy cells and tissue, it is, in effect, the body attacking itself. Autoimmune

Streptococcus in Dogs

Streptococcus is of two kinds. One is Streptococcus canis, and the other is Streptococcus dysgalactiae. Streptococcus was first identified in dogs and hence, got the

Endangered Indian dog breeds that may become extinct

We’ve already discussed dog breeds that are quintessentially Indian. There are so many! From the Chippiparai to the Rajapalayam, India has a fantastic heritage of

Obesity in Dogs: Symptoms, Causes and What to Do About It

How does a dog become obese? When there is a lot of adipose tissue that forms due to limited or no exercise and too much

Snoring in dogs

If human beings can snore, why not dogs? That’s right. Dogs snore, too; and, it can be loud enough to wake you up. Generally, dogs

Anal sac disorders in dogs

Read our guide to understanding the oft-ignored anal sac disorder. What are anal sacs and what is their role? Anal sacs are two small sacs