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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…
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The uvea (or uveal tract) comprises the iris, the ciliary body and the choroid within the eye. They form the middle layer of the eye and provide nutrition and a good blood supply to the eye.
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Vestibular syndrome, or geriatric vestibular disease, is often incorrectly referred to as a 'stroke'. The characteristic signs are loss of balance, leaning to one side, head tilt and rapid eye movements (nystagmus). Sometimes the loss of balance is so severe that the dog rolls over repeatedly.