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Several brands of dog treats have been recalled due to the salmonella contamination involving peanut butter. Some pet foods and treats contain the tainted peanut butter.

Xylitol toxicity in dogs can be deadly. Xylitol is a sweetener used in gum and candy and Xylitol can kill a dog by triggering a drop in blood sugar.

Dog owners who know the symptoms to watch for can aid in early diagnosis of tumors and cancer in dogs. Prognosis is good with early treatment.

Noticing the symptoms of allergies in a dog can help any pet owner get a proper diagnosis and treatment course to ease allergy flair-ups in their canine.

Diabetes in dogs causes increased thirst, increased urine volume and weight loss.Canine diabetes mellitus almost always requires insulin therapy for successful treatment.

Canine distemper virus is a devastating and highly fatal disease, which is easily preventable by vaccination. Its mortality rate in dogs is second only to rabies.

Mastitis is a potentially life threatening condition with a wide range of symptoms.

Canine Gastric Dilation and Volvulus, also called bloat is an emergency condition in which the stomach fills with gas and then twists.

"Is my dog sick?" "Should I visit the vet?" These are questions that most dog owners will ask at some point. Learn how to examine your dog if you think he's sick.

Addison's Disease can dramatically affect a dog's health, but with proper medication, a dog with Addison's Disease - hypoadrenocorticism - can be successfully managed.

Owners are usually devastated when their beloved dogs develop cancer. However the earlier the stage of cancer the more hopeful is the diagnosis for survival.

While it is unusual for flu viruses to cross species, it appears that the H1N1 virus was capable of doing so by affecting ferrets and a feline in Iowa.

A dog can get dehydrated due to vomiting and diarrhea. Learn how to tell if a dog is dehydrated, how to prevent dehydration in dogs and how to treat a dehydrated dog.

Scooting, a metallic, fishy odor and licking of the anal area can signal that a pet is suffering from a problem involving the anal glands.

Chocolate can be a potentially deadly dessert for dogs, and the type of chocolate will in part determine what's a deadly dose.

Dogs can suffer from many diseases. Rabies, Distemper, Heartworm, Bloat and Parvovirus are extremely dangerous to their health.

Hartz's Chicken-Basted Rawhide Chips for dogs are recalled. The dog treats may be tainted with salmonella. The pet treat recall is the latest in a string of food recalls.

Dog dehydration can set in quickly if a dog won't eat or drink. Learn how to help a dog who won't drink, how to know the symptoms of dehydration and prevent dehydration.

Cases of pancreatitis in dogs and cats increases dramatically around Thanksgiving and this increase in pet pancreatitis cases continues through the holiday season.

If a dog has been poisoned by a toxic plant, food, or medication, inducing vomiting may help increase the chances for complete recovery.

The list of recalled dog food and dog treats grew by leaps and bounds in February 2009, as a result of the salmonella peanut butter scare.

Hip dysplasia often mimics other conditions like arthritis, and chronic pain and mobility problems are the result of this often hereditary ailment affecting dogs.

Some dogs vomit a yellow liquid on a chronic basis. Most cases of this form of canine vomiting can be treated at home with a few simple changes in feeding habits.

Blood in the urine can be a frightening symptom for many pet owners, but understanding the causes and treatments of this ailment can help owners to better treat the pet.

There's several common causes of vomiting blood, some of them potentially life-threatening, so a prompt vet visit is always recommended in cases of hematemesis.

Dogs can suffer from arthritis just as humans can and the effects can be just as debilitating, but proper treatment can dramatically improve quality of life.