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Gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) is an acute, life threatening disorder that is a medical and surgical emergency. Early recognition and treatment are essential for a successful outcome. The condition occurs in deep chested and large breed dogs such as the GSD, Great Dane and Irish Wolfhound. Read more...
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Pancreatitis, or inflammation of the pancreas, is difficult to diagnose. This is because cats with pancreatitis show signs that are not specific. The most common symptoms reported with pancreatitis are lethargy, loss of appetite, dehydration, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Read more...
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Chocolate contains theobromine - a substance toxic to dogs. While most lethal cases of chocolate poisoning occur when small dogs eat large quantities of baking chocolate, owners should nonetheless keep their dogs and chocolates well-separated. Read more...
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Chronic cases of diarrhea in cats are a familiar headache for many veterinarians. Symptoms can wax and wane over a period of time, which can complicate the veterinarians assessment of the response to treatment in some cases. Many, though not all of these cats, will have inflammatory bowel disease (IDB). Read more...
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Dogs and humans are susceptible to a variety of water-borne parasites. Luckily for dogs, most of these parasites cannot readily invade a dog’s body unless it eats an aquatic animal such as a fish, frog, or crustacean. Read more...
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Worms in pets are rarely fatal, but they are one of the most unpleasant ailments from an owners perspective. They can cause weight loss, vomiting & diarrhea, and some can even be transmitted to humans. Read more...
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Just as in humans, the liver performs a vital role in dogs and cats by filtering out and breaking down toxins. When the liver becomes diseased, a pets health can deteriorate quickly. Whilst it tends to be older pets that are affected most, certain conditions are found only in young animals. Read more...
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Congenital Portal Shunts are due to a defect in the blood circulation around the liver. Instead of blood entering the liver to be detoxified, the liver is bypassed. This condition often presents as a juvenile kitten or puppy that becomes wobbly or even has seizures, after eating. Read more...
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Excessive loss of plasma and other protein-containing tissues into the gastrointestinal tract is referred to as protein losing enteropathy. Protein-losing enteropathy occurs in association with numerous gastrointestinal and systemic disorders. Diagnosis and treatment are discussed in this article. Read more...
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Constipation is relatively common in cats. While middle-aged and older cats are more susceptible, cats of any age can become constipated. Although there is no absolute rule on the number of bowel movements a cat should have each day, most healthy adult cats have one or two. Read more...
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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...
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Parvovirus is contagious to dogs only. Infection does not automatically mean illness. Factors such as age, environment, stress, parasites, and general health status of each individual dog infected could affect the severity of the disease. Read more...
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A dog suffering from chronic hypoadrenocorticism (Addison's disease) has recurrent periods of appetite loss, vomiting, diarrhea, and weakness. Since other more common diseases have similar signs, veterinarians often don't initially suspect hypoadrenocorticism. Read more...
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Sometimes changes in a dogs environment will cause it to develop a harsh, throaty cough. Owners often get the impression that their dog has 'got something stuck in his throat'. The reality is usually 'kennel cough', or more technically infectious tracheobronchitis. Read more...
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