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Spinal Column Malformation in Dogs

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Atlantoaxial Instability in Dogs Atlantoaxial instability results from a malformation in the first two vertebrae in the neck of an animal. This causes the spinal cord to compress and results in pain or even debilitation for the pet. The disorder is uncommon in older dogs and larger breeds of dogs. It is generally found in smaller, toy …

Paralysis Due to Spinal Cord Injury in Dogs

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Myelomalacia in Dogs “Myelomalacia” or “hematomyelia” is an acute, progressive, and ischemic (due to impaired blood supply) necrosis of the spinal cord after injuring the spinal cord. The premature death (necrosis) of the spinal cord cells first appears at the site of the injury but progresses forward and backward from the point of injury over time. Dogs and cats of …

Maternal Behavior Problems in Female Dogs

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Mismothering in Female Dogs Maternal behavioral problems are classified as either excessive maternal behavior in the absence of newborn pups or the lack of maternal behavior when dealing with the mother’s own young. (Other types of maternal behavior problem also exist, but they are still poorly defined.) Though no genetic component has yet been attributed …

Possessive and Territorial Aggression in Dogs

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Are you wondering why some dogs are dangerous to other dogs, and even to humans, while they are eating, drinking, or taking after their puppies or even human babies. In fact, dogs can be aggressive in guarding everything they consider their possessions, such as food, bowls, items they steal or find, and toys, their puppies, …

Destructive Behavior

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Pediatric Behavior Problems in Dogs Undesirable behavior exhibited by dogs between puppyhood and adolescence, such as destructive chewing, jumping on people, and play biting, is medically referred to as pediatric behavior problems. Though these behaviors may be perceived as a “normal” trait of a puppy, it is often not acceptable behavior for a pet. It …

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Hypoadrenocorticism in Dogs Mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids are hormones normally produced by the adrenal glands, which are located near the kidneys. Both of these hormones are critical to the healthy functioning of the body, and an abnormal increase or decrease of either of these hormones can lead to serious health problems if not addressed in time. …

Anal Sac Disorders in Dogs

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Cecilia de Cardenas   |   Mar 23, 2009   | Image via iStock.com/mpikula Dogs have anal sacs on either side of the anus that fill with fluid produced by the anal glands. This fluid is a scent marker that’s useful for communicating with other dogs, such as to delineate territory. Anal sac disorders involve impaction of anal sac fluid, inflammation of the sac(s) …

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