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Most dogs with glaucoma will suddenly have a red, painful eye. Many dogs exhibit eye pain by a loss of appetite, excessive sleeping, or a decrease in activity. A decrease in vision is usually not recognized unless both eyes are affected. Read more...
Some cataracts are genetically transmitted from parents to offspring. Other cataracts are due to diabetes, ocular injuries and chronic ocular inflammation. Read more...
Cherry Eye is an abnormal "flipping out" of the tear gland located behind the third eyelid (nictitans). This tear gland is responsible for one-third to one-half of the tears needed to lubricate the eye. Read more...
Epilepsy is a non progressive brain disorder that induces recurrent seizures. It is very important to understand that there are numerous disorders that can cause seizures, and in order to make a diagnosis of true epilepsy, many of these other causes must be ruled out. Read more...
Though relatively uncommon, a brain tumor has always made a grim prognosis for any unfortunate animal that is diagnosed with one. Here we discuss the different types of brain tumor that affect dogs and cats, the clinical investigations that can be performed, the treatments available and the likely outcomes. Read more...
Although a food allergy is non curable, the good news is that with proper diagnosis and management it can be well controlled in virtually 100% of cases. Read more...
Noise fears or phobias in dogs are among the most common of the behavioral problems, but are frequently ineffectively managed. They are most easily treated with early identification and intervention where possible. Read more...
Skin lumps are very common in dogs. There are a whole range of possible scenarios that can present as a lump on the skin. Tumors are probably the most common of these, but two thirds of them are benign and therefore merely cosmetic. Read more...
Skin allergies are relatively common in dogs. However, before wondering whether your dog could have an allergy, you must first rule out parasites and other infections. Read more...
Vomiting in dogs is a very common occurrence and can arise from a wide variety of causes, from simple gastritis to complex diseases of other body systems. This article explains the multiple causes of vomiting in dogs, and the range of treatment options available. Read more...
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