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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...
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Mast cell tumors in dogs occur primarily as either a skin or subcutaneous mass. It is important to remember that mast cell tumors are extremely variable in their clinical presentation. They can resemble any other type of skin or subcutaneous tumor, both benign (i.e. lipoma) and malignant. Read more...
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Mammary tumors (breast cancer) are one of the most common ailments in middle aged and geriatric dogs, particularly those that haven't been neutered. Whilst they can be safely removed if caught early, often the dog only gets taken to the vet clinic when the cancer has already spread. Read more...
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Mammary tumors are a common occurrence in unspayed bitches. 50% of tumors in dogs and 80% of tumors in cats are malignant, meaning they are invariably fatal if untreated. Fortunately, spaying a bitch before or shortly after the first season offers good protection against this type of cancer. Read more...
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The major objective of effective cancer therapy is to provide long term control of the malignancy while preserving a good quality of life for your pet. Radiation therapy is a method of cancer treatment that is applied to a specific tissue area. Read more...
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Surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy all have the potential to provide tremendous benefit to the cancer patient when recommended appropriately. However, all of these treatment modalities, when used inappropriately, can do tremendous harm. Read more...
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It is important to understand that lymphoma is not curable. Therapeutic success consists of achieving prolonged remission (control) of the lymphoma and associated clinical signs. We strive to avoid toxicity or side effects from chemotherapy that interfere with the patient's quality of life. Read more...
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Untreated eyelid tumors are generally benign in that they are unlikely to spread to other places in your dog's body or injure the eye. However, eyelid tumors may become inflamed, producing pain like what people experience with a "stye." Read more...
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Being told your dog has cancer of the lymphatic system (lymphoma or lymphosarcoma) is, on the face of it, a grim diagnosis. However, most dogs with lymphoma respond well to chemotherapy, with over 75% of dogs achieving a complete remission after treatment. Read more...
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Hemangiosarcoma is an unpleasant malignant camcer that can affect the spleen, heart and circulatory system. Dogs usually present collapsed, with a rupture of one of the vessels feeding the tumor causing the dog to bleed into its abdomen. Here we look at the diagnostic and treatment options. Read more...
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Primary lung tumors in cats are a commonly misdiagnosed disease. This is because the early stages can appear very similar to feline asthma, a common and non life threatening condition. Speed of diagnosis is critical, as early surgical treatment has a decent survival rate associated with it. Read more...
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Veterinary researchers have recently discovered the key factors linking the effects of second hand cigarette smoke to cats developing feline lymphoma. Read more...
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Also known as Acute Moist Dermatitis or Moist Eczema, Hot Spots can seemingly appear spontaneously anywhere on a dogs body and the area involved can rapidly spread. This raw, unsightly skin disorder has a variety of causes but the most consistent factor is a bacterial infection. Read more...
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Cancer of the bladder in dogs is nearly always very bad news. The most common presenting signs are hematuria (blood in the urine), dysuria (straining to urinate), pollakiuria (frequent urination) and weight loss. Here we look at how it is best diagnosed and the treatment options available. Read more...
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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...
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A link has long been established between vaccinating cats and the development of fibrosarcoma tumors at the injection site. The question is, is this threat important enough to change the way we approach vaccinating cats? Read more...
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Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is a retrovirus, a family of viruses which has many members that infect cats and cause disease and death in cats around the world. Another well-known feline retrovirus is the feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV). Read more...
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The feline herpes virus most commonly infects kittens and causes sneezing, ocular and nasal discharge, and a reluctance to eat and play. With good nursing care, the vast majority of kittens return to normal within 3 weeks. Read more...
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Entropion is an abnormal "in-rolling" of the eyelid. This in-rolling causes the hairs of the eyelid to abrade the surface of the eye. It is usually due to an inherited faulty eyelid conformation that manifests in young adult dogs. Read more...
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Demodecosis is an inflammatory parasitic disease of dogs characterized by the presence of a high number of demodex mites in the hair follicles, which often leads to inflammation and infection. The cigar-shaped mites are normally present in small numbers, but certain conditions allow them to proliferate. Read more...
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Dogs, cats and small mammals such as rabbits or guinea pigs are popular companions for many people, often sharing their home environment. Being in such close contact, it is perhaps inevitable that sometimes disease is transmitted from pets to their owners. Here we look specifically at skin diseases. Read more...
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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...
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Ringworm is not caused by a worm, but a type of fungal infection called dermatophytosis. It is called ringworm because of the appearance of the skin lesion that characteristically occurs with this disorder: a circular area of hair loss with a red, raised outer rim. Read more...
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Hypoallergenic dog breeds are those touted as being hypoallergenic; that is, provoking fewer allergic reactions in allergy sufferers. These could be, for instance, asthmatics, or people with other allergic reactions causing rashes and other symptoms. Read more...
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Cheyletiella dermatitis is caused by a small mite that lives in the outer layers of the skin of dogs, cats, rabbits and people. Infected animals have an accumulation of dandruff on their backs and occasionally on their necks and heads. Most infested animals scratch and shed hair excessively. 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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Sarcoptic mange is one of the most uncomfortable skin diseases that a dog can contract. It is caused by the mites Sarcoptes scabiei, which burrow into a host animal's skin, causing scaling, yellowish crust, hair matting and loss, and severe itching. Read more...
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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...
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Everyone knows of acne as a human condition suffered by unfortunate teenagers during adolescence, but it is in fact quite common in certain breeds of dog too. The most susceptible breeds are young adult boxers, English bulldogs, Doberman pinschers, Great Danes and Rottweilers. Read more...
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There are several different types of flea, but by far the most common is Ctenocephalides felis felis, also known as the cat flea. Though it is called the cat flea, it is the species most often found on dogs as well. Read more...
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Cecelia Soares, a veterinarian & family & marriage counselor, answers parents most common questions about children and the death of a pet. Read more...
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An umbilical hernia is the protrusion of abdominal contents beneath the skin at the navel (umbilicus). Umbilical hernias vary in size from very small harmless ones to large and potentially dangerous ones. If you can see or feel over your pets belly button, it's usually worth getting it checked. Read more...
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