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Browse 8 in-depth Disease guides from Pet Doctor Guide. Our editorial team researches and writes each one to give you clear, practical answers, current as of August 2026. The newest are shown first.
300,000 Dogs Affected: Tick-Borne Disease Guide
Roughly 300,000 dogs in the United States test positive for Lyme disease every year. That number comes from …
IBD in Dogs: Why 70% Need Dietary Changes
Up to 70% of dogs with chronic gastrointestinal symptoms that don’t resolve after basic treatment end up …
Cushing Disease in Dogs: 85% Recovery With Early Detection
One in three hundred dogs will develop Cushing’s disease at some point in their life. That sounds rare …
Is Your Dog Showing Early Signs Of Lyme Disease?
Most dog owners I talk to think Lyme disease looks like a human case: a bull’s-eye rash, a fever that …
Spot Heart Disease Early In Small Dogs
Your small dog has been slowing down a little. Maybe they used to meet you at the door and now they’re …
Is Your Older Cat Showing These Kidney Disease Warning Signs?
Your 14-year-old cat has been drinking water like she’s training for a marathon. You noticed it a few …
Is Your Cat's Breath a Warning Sign of Dental Disease?
Your cat’s been pushing food around the bowl for three weeks now. Used to devour it in minutes. Now she …
Foods That Support Feline Kidney Health
Your cat just got diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, and the vet handed you a prescription diet pamphlet …