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Degenerative joint disease is more descriptive of the condition than the term chronic arthritis or osteoarthritis. It is a gradual deterioration or degeneration of articular cartilage within…
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Diabetes is a general term referring to disorders characterised by an increased thirst and increased production of dilute urine. There are two forms of diabetes in dogs, diabetes insipidus…
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Diabetes is a general term referring to disorders characterised by an increased thirst and increased production of weak urine. There are two forms of diabetes in dogs, Diabetes insipidus…
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Vets are frequently consulted about dogs with diarrhoea. Normally dogs pass faeces up to three times a day and they are usually formed, i.e. retain their shape. The criteria are: Unformed…
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Distemper is a highly contagious viral disease of domestic dogs. Some other species, including ferrets, skunks and racoons, are also affected by the disease. Seal distemper is caused by a very…
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Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) is commonly called dry eye. This is a very apt name since the condition results from lack of proper tear production so that the eye has a dry and sore…
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Epilepsy describes a condition resulting in recurrent fits (seizures or convulsions) which arise from a non-progressive brain disorder. Definitions of epilepsy vary. Please refer to separate…
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An epulis is a benign oral tumour that affects the gum. It arises from the periodontal ligament which lines the tooth cavity and surrounds the tooth. Epulides are fibrous and are covered by…
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The pancreas is a v-shaped gland lying close to the duodenum in the anterior part of the abdomen. It consists primarily of large numbers of secretory cells producing pancreatic juice arranged…
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Ectropion is an out-turning of the eyelid. It is the opposite of entropion where the eyelids roll inwards. Usually only the lower lids are affected. In some breeds it appears to be hereditary.…