Dog Health

Aggression and Dominance in Dogs

Aggression and Dominance in Dogs

  • by John Gardiner
Aggression is often misunderstood to be based in dominance. There are many reasons that dogs can react aggressively, often based in fear or anxiety.
Barking dog

Barking

  • by Claire Youngerman
Barking is a normal behavior for dogs but can become a serious problem for owners.
Boy and dog

Benefits of Pet Insurance

  • by Rob Warren
Having pet insurance can positively change the life of an animal, but it doesn't function like human health insurance.
Bruce the Dog

Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH)

  • by John Gardiner
Benign prostatic hypertrophy is commonly seen in older dogs. The cells in the prostate enlarge and multiply and may also form small pockets of fluid.
Red Dog

Breeding Management of the Bitch

  • by John Gardiner
Breeding management is one offered by the UC Davis Theriogenology Service. This is an overview of the breeding process with details for a healthy pregnancy.
Puppy and baby

Calculating Your Dog’s Age

  • by Amy Young and Dr. Danika Bannasch
Calculating your dog's age in human years can help you and your veterinarian provide the best care as they age.
Large Dog

Canine Appendicular Osteosarcoma

  • by Amy Young and Dr. Michael Kent
Osteosarcoma is the most common bone tumor in dogs, often appearing around the shoulder, wrist and knee. UC Davis oncologists are researching treatments.
Husky puppy running on grass

Canine Distemper

  • by Amy Young and Dr. Cindy Karsten
Canine distemper is a highly contagious and sometimes fatal viral infection that can affect dogs and wildlife.
Three black Labrador dogs playing

Canine Influenza (Flu)

  • by Erin Min, Amy Young, and Dr. Jane Sykes
Canine influenza virus is highly contagious and is spread among dogs in close contact with one another.
Tense looking dog

Canine Pseudopregnancy

  • by John Gardiner
Canine Pseudopregnancy, or pseudocyesis, is a normal process in female dogs. False/pseudo pregnancy is not associated with reproductive organ disorders.
Angry dog

Canine Threshold Thermometer

  • by John Gardiner
Dogs can have different behavior levels, from relaxed to aggressive. This UC Davis guide will help you understand your dog's level.
more