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Pannus is an nonpainful, autoimmune disease of the cornea and conjunctiva of both eyes. Affected dogs suffer from a misdirected immune response to their own corneas. With time, the normally clear corneas opacify, and some dogs eventually go blind. 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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Rodent bedding should not only be kept clean and changed at very frequent intervals, it should be appropriate for the species concerned. This discussion intends to give an overview of the most appropriate bedding to use for rodents, and explains why the use of pine and cedar woods should be discouraged. Read more...
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Canine heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal disease of dogs. Long white worms, technically known as Dirofilaria Immitis, are the cause. Adult worms, which reach a length of 6-14 inches, live in the right side of the heart and in the adjacent large blood vessels. Read more...
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Rabbits are strict herbivores that eat a variety of plants in the wild. Although they prefer grass and leaves, they can digest more fibrous foods and are able to survive on sparse vegetation. Read more...
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One of the most poorly understood and enigmatic feline viruses is the feline coronavirus - the virus responsible for feline infectious peritonitis (FIP). It is no exaggeration to say that this is one of the most feared diseases in catteries. Read more...
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Cushing's Syndrome is a condition that can affect both people and pets. It is rarely seen in cats, but quite common in dogs. It is an overproduction of cortisol by the adrenal glands, a hormone with potent anti-inflammatory and immuno-suppressive effects. Read more...
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Reverse sneeze syndrome is characterized by a series of rapid, loud, forced inhalations through the nostrils, lasting anywhere from 10 seconds to 2 minutes. Attacks occur on a sporadic, unpredictable basis. Read more...
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