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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…
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Cystitis is the name given to inflammation of the urinary bladder or, more specifically, the epithelium (lining of the bladder). It is a commonly diagnosed condition in dogs of both sexes. The…
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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…
