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This disease, popularly known as German Shepherd Disease results in a slowly progressive hind limb weakness and paralysis, often occurring over several months. Early signs are:- Knuckling of…
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Chronic kidney failure (chronic renal failure CRF) indicates that the kidneys have slowly stopped functioning and are, therefore, not producing urine properly. By definition, kidney failure is…
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Infection with Protozoan (one-celled) organisms known as coccidian. These are microscopic parasites living within cells of the intestinal lining. Since they live in the intestinal tract they…
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Allergic reactions are very common in dogs and are fully described in a separate handout on Allergies and Hypersensitivities. Yes, there are at least five common types of allergy in the dog:…
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These are not unusual neurological disorders in dogs. Fits, as they are commonly known, may have all or any combination of the following: Loss or derangement of consciousness Contractions of…
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The cornea is the clear part of the front of the eye through which the coloured iris can be seen. Although transparent the cornea is composed of several different layers. A corneal ulcer is an…
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Various coronaviruses can cause infection in animals and birds but it does not affect us, i.e. it is not zoonotic. Canine coronavirus disease can be the cause of diarrhoea in puppies less than…
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Cushing's disease or hyperadrenocorticism, is more accurately described as a syndrome than a disease.
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These notes are provided to help you understand the diagnosis or possible diagnosis of cancer in your pet. For general information on cancer in pets ask for our handout "What is…
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Cystitis is the name given to inflammation of the urinary bladder or, more specifically, the epithelium (lining of the bladder). It is a commonly diagnosed condition in dogs of both sexes. The…