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Addison's disease, or hypoadrenocorticism, is caused by insufficient production of adrenal hormones…
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Dogs that are unfriendly or aggressive to visitors coming to the home are usually inadequately…
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Autoimmune hemolytic anemia is a specific type of erythrocyte (red blood cell) deficiency in which…
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Barking is a form of vocal communication relatively unique to dogs. Close relatives of dogs, such…
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Glaucoma is a condition in which the pressure within the eye becomes elevated. It is often very…
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Since dogs are motivated to explore the world with their mouths and exercise their jaws, they often…
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Dogs may be attracted to chocolate due to its aroma or sweet taste and will often eat large…
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Coccidia are protozoan parasites that affect the gastrointestinal tract of cats, dogs and many…
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Canine congestive heart failure is a syndrome in which the right side of the heart cannot provide…
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Ear mites are a common ectoparasite infesting the external ear canal of cats. These tiny arachnids…
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Canine demodex is a non-contagious parasitic skin disease caused by the microscopic mite, Demodex…
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Dental disease in dogs is a broad term that describes a progression of disease that affects…
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Canine distemper is a viral disease that affects dogs worldwide. The disease is most common in…
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Otitis externa, commonly referred to as an ear infection, is inflammation of the external (outer)…
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Canine ehrlichiosis is an acute to chronic infectious disease that is transmitted to dogs by ticks…
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Canine epilepsy is a chronic condition characterized by recurrent (repeated) seizures (convulsions…
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Canine flea infestation is caused by fleas, which are small, wingless blood-sucking insects. The…
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Food allergy is a relatively common immune disease resulting in itchy skin and ears in dogs which…
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Gastric dilatation and volvulus, (GDV) is a potentially life-threatening condition characterized by…
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Canine chronic gastritis is a condition that may be caused by many different disease processes, all…
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Canine giardiasis is an intestinal infection in dogs by the protozoan parasite, Giardia canis.…
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Glaucoma is a condition in which the pressure within the eye becomes elevated. It is often very…
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Heartworm disease is a parasitic disease of dogs that is spread by mosquito bites. The adult worms…
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Canine Hemangiosarcoma is a highly malignant form of cancer that comes from the vascular…
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Canine hip dysplasia is a common genetic condition causing pain and lameness in affected dogs. The…
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When dogs urinate or defecate indoors, whether on furniture or floors, they are considered to have…
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Hypothyroidism, a common endocrine disease of dogs, is a disorder of the thyroid gland, located in…
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Canine influenza is an acute respiratory disease caused by an influenza virus that originated in…
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Intervertebral disk disease, is the most common neurological syndrome in dogs. It occurs when a…
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With dogs, jumping up most commonly occurs in the social contexts of greeting and play. Although…
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Kennel cough is a term that is commonly used to describe a highly contagious respiratory disease…
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On-lead lunging in dogs is a disruptive and potentially dangerous behavior that restricts enjoyment…
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Leptospirosis is an infectious disease of dogs and other animals (including humans) caused by…
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Canine Lyme Disease is a multi-symptom disease that is transmitted to dogs by ticks. Ticks can also…
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Malassezia dermatitis is a common pruritic, often malodorous, skin condition caused by an…
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Melanoma is a type of cancer in dogs. It may develop anywhere but is commonly found in the mouth…
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Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug toxicosis refers to accidental overdosage of this class of…
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Obesity is an extremely common problem, affecting 20 percent to 40 percent of American dogs.…
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Canine osteosarcoma is the most common primary bone tumor of dogs. It usually occurs in the limbs,…
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Pancreatitis is a disease involving inflammation of the pancreas. The pancreas is a gland located…
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Parvoviral enteritis (or parvo) is a viral disease that affects young, unvaccinated dogs between 6…
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Dogs of all ages use their mouths a great deal during normal interaction with other dogs, human…
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Pyometra, or uterine infection, is common in unspayed female dogs. It is a serious condition that…
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Rabies is justifiably one of the most feared infectious diseases known. Once symptoms develop,…
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Acute renal failure (ARF) in dogs is a serious, life-threatening condition characterized by sudden…
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Chronic renal failure (CRF) is a progressive disorder most commonly associated with older dogs in…
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Like their wild relatives, domestic dogs have deeply rooted instincts to hoard and guard valued…
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Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) is a parasitic disease that is carried by ticks and can cause…
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Canine roundworms live in a dog's small intestinal tract. Dogs can become infected in one of…
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Salmonellosis is an infection caused by bacteria from the genus Salmonella. The infection is…
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Canine sarcoptic mange, or scabies, is caused by a tiny mite that burrows into the skin and causes…
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Canine attachment to humans is an adaptive trait that has been directly and indirectly selected for…
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Canine skin allergy is a common condition that causes inflamed and itchy skin. Secondary skin and…
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Dogs are subject to a relatively short period early in life where primary social acceptances and…
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Pyoderma is a bacterial infection of the skin. Superficial pyoderma refers to bacterial infections…
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Toxicity occurs when a female tick injects a neurotoxin through her saliva into the host. The toxin…
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Vestibular diseases affect the body's balance systems and can arise from peripheral (outside the…