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Intussusception in the dog, info, diagnosis and treatment.

Intussusceptions are seen in both dogs and cats but in my experience it is much rarer in the cat. As a primary condition it is common in younger animals say below four months of age but where it occurs...
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Histiocytoma In The Dog, Info, Diagnosis And Treatment

The good news is that Histiocytomas will almost always regress on their own without treatment and leave no lasting health problems. They usually disappear in two or three months. A very small percentage may need surgical removal, while this...
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Bladder Stones In The Dog, Diagnosis, Prevention,Treatment

While cystitis is the commonest urinary tract problem found in dogs in my experience the next most common urinary tract disease in dogs is stones in the bladder. First some terminology as this can be confusing to non medical...
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Sarcoptic Mange Scabies In The Dog, Diagnosis and Treatment

The cardinal signs of this disease are marked itching and the appearance of obvious hair loss and skin disease, after a while chronic cases may lose condition and become debilitated. Hair loss and skin disease frequently appears first on...
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Lymphoma, Lymphosarcoma In The Dog, Diagnosis and Treatment.

Lymphoma, { Lymphosarcoma } is a fairly common malignant cancer which affects the lymphoid system of dogs. It mainly affects middle aged and older dogs and some breeds are said to have a predisposition to this disease, these...
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The Symptoms Of Thyroid Disease { Hyperthyroidism } In Cats?

An article from a qualified veterinary surgeon. The symptoms of hyperthyroidism in the cat can be confusing even for experienced professionals but it is quite a common disease so it is is worth going over this subject again here...
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A Concise Guide To Cat Asthma {feline lower airway disease}

Cat Asthma, feline allergic bronchitis, feline eosinophilic bronchitis feline lower airway disease. Cat asthma is a respiratory disease very like human asthma, this can be a confusing situation as this disease is also known by other names such...
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