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Inside the eye the lens helps to focus light entering the eye through the pupil on to the retina, the light-sensitive surface at the back of the eye. This is very similar to a camera. Imagine…
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Cherry eye is the popular and apt name given to a condition that can affect the third eyelids of many breeds of young dogs.The third eyelid or nictitating membrane is a fold of conjunctiva…
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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.