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Category: Animal Care

  1. Cancerous Lymphoid Cells in the Lungs of Dogs

    July 5, 2012
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    Lymphomatoid granulomatosis is a rare disease seen in dogs that involves the infiltration of the lungs by cancerous lymphoid cells (lymphocytes and plasma cells). Metastasis may occue in other body sites and organs like the liver, heart, spleen, pancreas, and kidney. Lymphomatoid granulomatosis is not breed- or gender-specific, but is more common in large and […]

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  2. Acid Reflux in Cats

    July 5, 2012
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    The uncontrollable reverse flow of gastric or intestinal fluids into the tube connecting the throat and the stomach (esophagus) is medically referred to as gastroesophageal reflux. This may be due to a brief relaxation of the muscular opening at the base of the esophagus (referred to as the sphincter), as well as chronic vomiting. Gastroesophageal […]

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  3. Nail and Claw Disorders in Cats

    July 5, 2012
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    Nail and nail bed disorders may refer to any abnormality or disease that affects the claws or the surrounding area. The disorders are generally known as dystrophies. One type of nail disorder, paronychia, is an infection that causes inflammation of the tissue around the nail or claw. Onychomycosis, or fungal infection, can also occur in […]

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  4. Urinary Tract Infections in Cats

    July 5, 2012
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    Idiopathic Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (IFLUTD) is a general term for disorders characterized by blood in the urine, difficult or painful urination, abnormal, frequent passage of urine, urinating in inappropriate locations (ie., bath tub), and partial or complete blockage of the urethra. Also known as Feline Idiopathic Cystitis (FIC), Feline Urologic Syndrome (FUS), or […]

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  5. Chocolate Danger

    July 5, 2012
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    Dogs are known for eating things when they are not supposed to. This is especially true of puppies. Also, dogs have an excellent sense of smell, making it fairly easy to find any secret hiding spots for the chocolate. This can be a dangerous combination when there is chocolate around the house. Chocolate is derived […]

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  6. Lymphoma

    June 28, 2012
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    Lymphoma is one of the most common cancers seen in dogs.  Although there are breeds that appear to be at increased risk for this disease, lymphoma can affect any dog of any breed at any age. It accounts for 10-20% of all cancers in dogs. Lymphoma (lymphosarcoma or non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma) is a malignant cancer that […]

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  7. Adenocarcinoma

    June 22, 2012
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    Adenocarcinoma is a malignant tumor originating in the glandular and epithelial tissue (the lining of the internal organs). This type of malignant tumor growth can take place in many parts of the body, including the gastrointestinal system of dogs. It may invade any part of the gastrointestinal system, including the stomach, the small and large […]

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