Factor VII Deficiency in Dogs

Bioguard Corporation Canine Factor VII (FVII) deficiency is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder that leads to a mild to moderate blood clotting problem in affected dogs. Puppies with the condition may exhibit symptoms such as nosebleeds (epistaxis) and gum bleeding, while adult dogs are more prone to bruising and skin issues like dermatitis. Though bleeding […]
Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency in Dogs

Bioguard Corporation Pyruvate kinase deficiency (PKD) is a hereditary genetic disorder that impairs the ability of red blood cells to metabolize properly. This defect leads to the destruction of red blood cells, resulting in severe hemolytic anemia. Affected animals can die from complications such as severe anemia and liver failure. The condition typically manifests between […]
Juvenile Hereditary Cataracts in Dogs

Bioguard Corporation Canine juvenile cataract (JHC) is a hereditary form of cataract characterized by cloudiness and degeneration of the lens in the eye. This condition prevents light and images from passing through the lens to the retina, impairing the dog’s vision and eventually leading to blindness. Affected dogs may exhibit symptoms such as bumping into […]
Dog Frostbite: Canine Degenerative Spinal Neuropathy

Bioguard Corporation Degenerative Myelopathy, DM is a progressive chronic degenerative disease of the central nervous system, which is a recessive genetic disease that mainly occurs in the spinal nerve, similar to human amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. It is known as lou gehrig’s disease. The age of onset of dogs is between 9 and 11 years old, […]
Pancreatitis in Dogs

Dr. Sushant Sadotra Canine Pancreatitis is one of the most common endocrine diseases occurring in dogs. However, it is more prevalent in dog breeds such as Miniature Schnauzers, Yorkshire Terriers, Cocker Spaniels, Dachshunds, Poodles, and sled dogs. Pancreatitis, a severe inflammatory condition of the pancreas, can be short-term or long-term, based on the level of […]
Canine Chronic Hepatitis
Chavezlloyd Alexandria Baldago Chronic hepatitis is a condition in dogs that may occur due to various disease processes. It indicates a previous occurrence of inflammation and possibly cell death in the liver. The inflammation is caused by the infiltration of different types of white blood cells that are involved in the immune system. Necrosis, which […]