Now, for those over 40 who have an intimate understanding of intervertebral disc disease, once you understand that this disease is essentially the same in humans as it is in dogs, there isn’t a need to keep reading! However, for those who may not yet be old enough to know firsthand what it means to [...]

In recent years, information about inflammatory bowel disease in humans has become increasingly common, and most folks are aware of what was once a relatively obscure medical condition. But did you know that dogs can also suffer from inflammatory bowel disease? And that it can strike any dog at any time? This is particularly true [...]

Given all the different diseases we write about, we find it a bit ironic that this one, which many at first glance might not seem too serious, is one of the leading causes of financial euthanasia in pets today simply because the availability of treatment options for Obstipation or severe or complete constipation isn’t always [...]

We here at IndulgeYourPet would be willing to bet that the day you decided to adopt your dog, the last thing on your mind was… “How susceptible is he or she to developing Immunoglobulin (IGA) deficiency?” Because let’s face it, the day we decide to become a pet owner, all we can think about is [...]

Reversed Sneezing, though funny sounding, is an actual medical condition that’s not all that uncommon.  However, it’s a “bit” of a stretch to call reverse sneezing a disease because, in truth, it’s more of an episodic condition that results in your dog making some pretty hilarious noises. Considered a benign condition that’s not treated often; [...]

Pancreatitis isn’t just a human condition because the truth is, our furry companions can develop it too! But there are a few things you need to know about Pancreatitis in dogs so you can understand what to expect if your pet gets diagnosed with Pancreatitis. The first of which is… This will initially affect the [...]

Optic Nerve Coloboma is a classic example of a long and complex medical term that, when said to someone, usually that person will have no idea what it means other than that it has something to do with the nerves in the eye. This is why we here at IndulgeYourPet decided that we would take [...]

Cerebellar hypoplasia is one of those medical conditions where if you’ve ever seen a dog with it, you’re not likely to forget what it looks like for the rest of your life.  You see, Cerebellar Hypoplasia is a disease (or a medical condition) in which an affected dog’s brain fails to develop normally in utero [...]

It’s sad to say it, but the truth is that when discussing “cataracts in dogs,” our biggest concern at IndulgeYourPet is not the actual diagnosis, treatment, or cure; instead it’s the cost of treatment.  You see, while cataracts are a condition that can affect a dog of any age, it most commonly affects older dogs.  [...]