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Hair Loss (Alopecia)

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Cushing's Syndrome (Canine)
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Cushing's Syndrome (Canine)

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Canine Cushing's syndrome is a condition in which one or both adrenal glands produce an excess of cortisol and/or other adrenal hormones. Elevated adrenal hormone levels cause a…
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Demodex (Canine)
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Demodex (Canine)

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Canine demodex is a non-contagious parasitic skin disease caused by the microscopic mite, Demodex canis. This parasite may be found living in the hair follicles of both normal and…
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Flea Infestation (Canine)
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Flea Infestation (Canine)

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Canine flea infestation is caused by fleas, which are small, wingless blood-sucking insects. The cat flea is by far the most common flea and is able to live and breed on both dogs…
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Flea Infestation (Feline)
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Flea Infestation (Feline)

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Flea infestation is a common condition of cats, especially those that live in multi-pet households with outdoor exposure or in households with dogs.
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Malassezia Dermatitis (Canine)
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Malassezia Dermatitis (Canine)

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Malassezia dermatitis is a common pruritic, often malodorous, skin condition caused by an opportunistic yeast that is typically considered a normal inhabitant of the dog's skin…
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Ringworm (Feline)
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Ringworm (Feline)

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The name ringworm is misleading since the disease is cause by a fungus, not a worm. Ringworm is a skin disease that affects cats and can be passed on to other animals, including…
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Sarcoptic Mange (Canine)
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Sarcoptic Mange (Canine)

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Canine sarcoptic mange, or scabies, is caused by a tiny mite that burrows into the skin and causes intense itching and hair loss in dogs. The mite is fairly host specific, but it…
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Skin Allergy (Feline)
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Skin Allergy (Feline)

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Allergies most often present as cat skin problems, whereas humans sneeze, cough and have a runny nose in response to allergens.
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Superficial Pyoderma (Canine)
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Superficial Pyoderma (Canine)

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Pyoderma in dogs is a bacterial infection of the skin. Superficial pyoderma refers to bacterial infections that involve the epidermis and portions of the hair follicle near the…
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