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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.…
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Entropion is inturning or inversion of the eyelid. It is frequently only the lower lid that is involved, although both lids can be affected in some breeds, e.g. Shar-Peis and Chow Chows. It is…
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I have always had an itchy dog and every summer he has had to have treatment. Recently he underwent a lot of tests and I have been told that he has flea allergy dermatitis.
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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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Gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) is more descriptive than the original term bloat although this term is still commonly used when the condition occurs in farm animals. GDV indicates the…
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A gastrostomy tube is a small flexible tube that enters the stomach through a small incision on the dog's side. It permits you to feed your dog directly into the stomach if normal eating is…
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The size and shape of the normal eye is maintained by intraocular pressure (IOP). This is regulated by the amount of fluid within the eyeball. The fluid, called aqueous humor, is constantly…
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Canine haemorrhagic gastro enteritis, (HGE) is a very acute form of dysentery (bloody diarrhoea). It is accompanied with vomiting. Hypovolaemia (reduction in the blood volume) occurs due to…
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When the heart fails to pump sufficient blood around the body it tries to compensate by attempting to increase the rate and the strength of the contractions. This can improve the situation and…
