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  • These notes are provided to help you understand the diagnosis or possible diagnosis of cancer or other conditions which may be confused with cancer in your pet. For general information on…

  • Lameness indicates a deviation from normal gait. The commonest cause is pain in the limb. Since puppies and young dogs are by nature exuberant, most lameness is transitory and clears up…

  • The medical term is hypoadrenocorticism. The term indicates diminished or lowered hormone production from the outer part (cortex) of the adrenal gland. The adrenal glands are paired glands…

  • 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:…

  • Allergies are common in dogs. Canine allergic skin disease is a difficult and frustrating problem for vets.

  • An allergy, or allergic reaction is an exaggerated response by the body to a particular substance. This substance is the allergen.

  • Anaemia occurs when the amount of haemoglobin is reduced. Haemoglobin is the red pigment responsible for the colour of blood. It is contained within the erythrocytes or red blood cells. It can…

  • Anal furunculosis is also called perianal fistula or perianal sinus. It is a condition affecting the German Shepherd Dog more than any other breed in the UK. However Sheepdogs, Irish Setters…

  • Popularly called ‘anal glands’ they are two small pouches situated on either side of the anus at approximately the 4 o’clock and 8 o’clock positions. The sacs are lined…

  • 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…