Like humans, dogs can develop autoimmune encephalitis, and it’s common - mostly affecting smaller breeds and young adult dogs.Now scientists understand that humans and their canine companions share ...

The blood test done for autoimmune diseases is called an ANA or antinuclear antibody test. This is only positive in a very low percentage of these DLE cases, so it is not a reliable indicator and ...

Just like humans, dogs can suffer from autoimmune diseases. Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA) is a little-known but common autoimmune disease that affects all breeds of dogs and can be fatal.

The report presents us with a 2-year-old mixed-breed dog with discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE), a common autoimmune skin disease in dogs.Usually found on the nose and ears, it’s characterized ...

The immune-mediated disease SLO can lead to severe claw problems in dogs. Researchers have now identified genetic risk factors underlying this disease. The immune-mediated disease SLO can lead to ...

Lupus is a fairly common autoimmune disease in dogs that can be alleviated to some degree by a holistic approach to boosting your dog's immune system. For details, see my book Dog Body, Dog Mind .