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Pedal eczema is basically an inflammatory skin disease involving the feet. The same condition, eczema, or Staphylococcal dermatitis, often also exists elsewhere on the body.
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The blood circulation in dogs (and most animals) is arranged so that blood from the intestines, rich in the products of digestion, is conveyed via the portal circulation to the liver where it…
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The prostate gland is located adjacent to the neck of the urinary bladder in the male dog. The urethra passes through it on its way via the penis to the exterior. The gland produces some of…
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It is the scientific name for skin irritation or itching. It is associated with many skin problems, often involving allergies or external parasites, e.g. fleas. Although only a sign (symptom)…
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Rabies is caused by a virus which is transmitted by the bite of an infected animal. It can affect most warm blooded animals and is almost always fatal, both to dogs and humans infected from…
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Ringworm is a skin disease caused by a microscopic fungal organism. It is zoonotic, i.e. it affects us as well as dogs, cats and other animals. Because in man the lesions are frequently…
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Skin fold pyoderma (intertrigo) is one of the two major types of surface pyoderma (infection of the surface layers of the skin). The other major type is acute moist dermatitis.Skin fold…
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Dermatitis is the name given to inflammation of the skin. Staphylococcae are a type of bacteria which are commonly found both on humans and animals.
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Since they have tonsils, dogs also have tonsillitis. It is fairly common particularly in small breeds of dogs but less common in large dogs.
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Incontinence indicates uncontrollable leakage of urine. It can occur when the dog is lying down, often when asleep. It can affect dogs of either sex although bitches, because they have a…