Giardia
Giardia is a single-celled protozoan parasite that can live in the intestinal tract of humans and animals. It can cause illness such as diarrhea, vomiting, and fever and infection is referred to as giardiasis. However, many dogs infected with Giardia are subclinical and do not have diarrhea or any signs of infection.
Ringworm (dermatophytoses)
Ringworm is a fungal infection. There is no worm. Ringworm derives its name from the ring that forms from the fungal infection as it starts at one source and slowly grows outwards.
Cruciate ligament rupture (CCL tear, ACL tear)
The rupture of the cruciate ligament is the most common orthopedic injury in dogs. Rupture and tears of this ligament will result pain, limping, and lameness.
Baby got a "face lift"!
Ever had a hair stuck in your eye? Poor Baby was born with most of her upper eyelids missing on both eyes, which caused the fur above to grown in towards her corneas. The condition resulted in irritation, watery eyes, and a lot of discomfort.
Princess Dot is Looking for a Kingdom
Princess Dot had a rough start. She was abandoned by her feral mother when she was just one week old and her back leg was missing from below the knee from either an injury or a birth defect.