Veterinary Medicine

Chronic Ehrlichiosis

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Chronic ehrlichiosis is an advanced stage of infection by the ehrlichia rickettsia, which is transmitted by the brown dog tick and the lone star tick who feed off and transmit an ehrlichia organism into the dog"s bloodstream. Every dog the tick bites is exposed to ehrlichia, and has the potential t

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Chow Chow Dogs and Hip Dysplasia

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Chow chows are sturdy dogs that were originally bred in China as working dogs. They have long, fluffy hair and short faces that given them the ruffed appearance of a lion. Chow chows are dogs that have recently been bred for larger size, and as such they are prone to hip problems.

Slack Jaw in Puppies

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Slack jaw in puppies typically has an acute onset and can point to a medical condition. While certain dog breeds, such as English bulldogs, have a slack-jawed appearance, and this is normal, in other dogs the condition is a cause for concern. Given that the slack jaw hinders the puppy from eating, d

Symptoms of Heinz Body Anemia in Dogs

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Keep onions away from dogsdogs parade image by apeschi from Fotolia.comWhile their owners may love a good meal with plenty of onion and garlic, these items are toxic to dogs and cats. Consumption of onions or garlic may cause Heinz body anemia in pets, which affects red blood cells. Also...

Drugs for Cushing's Disease in Dogs

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Dogs with Cushing's disease (hyperadrenocorticism) produce too much of the stress hormone cortisol. While surgery to remove overactive adrenal glands is the most common Cushing's treatment, some dogs have pituitary-related Cushing's and will benefit from ongoing courses of drugs to limit cortisol pr

Food Requirements for Diabetic Dogs

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Proper diet is essential to diabetes management. Feeding your dog a diabetes specific proportion of the major food groups at every meal, together with daily insulin treatment as prescribed by your veterinarian, keeps your dog's blood glucose at safe levels. Keep in mind that the more severe diabetes

Kyjen Pooch Pick-Up Bags

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Picking up after your pet is not only a courtesy, it is required by law in most places. Besides keeping public areas clean and odor-free, picking up pet waste reduces the spread of parasites and other diseases. These bags may also be used for cat litter scoopings, too. These bags are biodegradable p

Vestibular Problems in Dogs

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The vestibular system consists of nerves from the brain to the inner ear, which send messages to the brain to control standing, sitting, lying down, spinning, falling down and staying balanced. Vestibular disease affects the brain's ability to recognize and correct abnormal movement. Vestibular diso

Dog Ear Diseases

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Dog ear diseases are often caused by common environmental problems in a dog's surroundings. There are many causes of ear diseases, along with many possible symptoms to watch for. The effects can be prevented with proper care.

Canine Shoulder Dysplasia

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Any dysplasia weakens a dog's joints, making it difficult to run, play and even walk. Shoulder dysplasia can lead to crippled, atrophied muscles if not treated properly.

Bulldog (English)

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How Can I Tell If My Dog Has Hip Dysplasia?

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The dog's hip joint is like ours; it consists of a ball and socket. If the socket is too shallow, the ball doesn't fit snugly and moves during motion. This is known as hip dysplasia, unfortunately a relatively common condition in large breeds. It is a painful and debilitating condition that can seve

Factor Vii Deficiency in Dogs

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Factor VII Deficiency (FVIID) was first discovered in humans. This is a disorder due to a lack of proconvertin which is known as factor VII. This substance has a major role in blood clotting function, thus the lack of it causes mild bleeding. About 40 years ago, this type of disorder was discovered

The Causes and Symptoms of Kidney Disease in Dogs

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Dogs, like people, can suffer from kidney disease.dog image by Michal Tudek from Fotolia.comKidney disease (renal failure) occurs when kidneys become damaged, limiting a dog's ability to remove toxins from the blood. Too many toxins in the blood cause other bodily systems to stop working...

Parasite Cleanse for a Dog

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Keeping your dog free from parasites and worms is an essential component of dog health along with exercise and diet. Many people think that deworming your puppy is all that you need to do, but while that is the most vulnerable period of an animal to be afflicted with parasites, it is a risk that af

Heart Disease in a Basset Hound Dog

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Basset Hounds are not commonly affected by any specific type of heart disease. However, this breed of dog is not immune to the types of heart disease that affect all dogs including cardiomyopathy, mitral valve insufficiency and pulmonic stenosis; so it is important for owners to be aware of any pote

Recovery Rate for Pancreatitis in Dogs

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Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas, an organ located near the liver and duodenum that is responsible for the production of insulin and other digestive enzymes. This inflammation occurs when the pancreas has been disturbed, either by trauma or by disease, and the digestive enzymes begin

Feline Behavior:

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Cats become members of the family. Why then do so many cats end up being relinquished to shelters? The answer: behavior problems. Many of these problems are due to a communication breakdown between the cat and the guardian. So many behavior problems could be corrected or avoided altogether if we und

My Dog's Nose Is Dry & Warm

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The canine nose possesses amazing skills, including tracking lost people, finding drugs and bombs and, according to National Geographic, even detecting cancer. Your dog's nose provides it with a lot of information about the outside world, and the nose can provide you with information about the dog'