Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema in Dogs Noncardiogenic edema is caused by an increased permeability (or the ability to pass through, as by osmosis) of the blood
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Chronic Inflammation of the Anus, Rectum or Perineum Region in Cats
Perianal Fistula in Cats Perianal fistula is a disorder in which the anus, rectum, and perineal regions of a cat are inflamed and irritated. This
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Chocolate Toxicity in Cats Although they’re not normally as curious about people foods as dogs are, cat (and kittens in particular) can sometimes eat things
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Perianal Fistula in Dogs Perianal fistula is a disorder in which the anus, rectum, and perineal regions of a dog or cat are inflamed and
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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
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Dental Caries in Cats Dental caries is a condition in which the dental hard tissues decay as the result of oral bacteria on the tooth
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Gastrointestinal Distress Related to Motion in Cats Humans are not the only species to get car sick. Cats also get a queasy stomach when traveling
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Dental Caries in Dogs Dental caries is a condition in which the dental hard tissues decay as the result of oral bacteria on the tooth
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Cancerous Lymphoid Cells in the Lungs of Cats
Lymphomatoid Granulomatosis in Cats When cancerous lymphoid cells (lymphocytes and plasma cells) infiltrate lung tissue, it is known as Lymphomatoid Granulomatosis, a rare disease that
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Cancerous Lymphoid Cells in the Lungs of Dogs
Lymphomatoid Granulomatosis in Dogs Lymphomatoid granulomatosis is a rare disease seen in dogs that involves the infiltration of the lungs by cancerous lymphoid cells (lymphocytes
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Clostridium botulinum in Dogs Botulism is a rare but serious paralytic disease in dogs, related to ingestion of raw meat and dead animals. Typically, symptoms
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Bone Marrow Cancer (Myeloma) in Cats
Multiple Myeloma in Cats Multiple myeloma is an uncommon cancer that is derived from a clonal population of cancerous (malignant) plasma cells in the bone
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Blood Thickening in Dogs
Polycythemia Vera in Dogs Polycythemia vera is a blood disorder that involves the thickening of the blood due to an overproduction of red blood cells
Read moreBacterial Infection (Campylobacteriosis) in Cats
Campylobacteriosis in Cats Campylobacteriosis is not commonly found in cats, but when it does occur, it is most likely to affect kittens younger than six
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Arsenic Poisoning in Cats
Arsenic Intoxication in Cats Arsenic is a heavy metal mineral that is commonly included in chemical compounds for consumer products, such as herbicides (chemicals to
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Antibiotic-Resistant Infections in Dogs
Methicillin-Resistant Staph aureus (MRSA) Infection in DogsSome strains of the Staphylococcus aureus bacteria are resistant to standard antibiotics. When the organism is resistant to methicillin
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Non-regenerative Anemia in Dogs A decrease in red blood cells is called anemia. Typically, bone marrow will respond to this decrease by increasing red blood
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Anemia, Iron Deficiency in Cats When the body is deficient in iron, red cells do not develop as they should. The lack of iron causes
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Immune Mediated Anemia The immune system in a dog is made up of a collection of specialized cells, proteins, tissues, and organs, which all constitute
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Anemia, Iron Deficiency in Dogs When the body is deficient in iron, red cells do not develop as they should. The lack of iron causes
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Anemia Due to Enlarged Blood Cells in Cats
Anemia, Megaloblastic (Anemia, Nuclear Maturation Defects) in Cats In this disease, red blood cells fail to divide and become abnormally large. These cells are also
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Anemia Due to Enlarged Blood Cells in Dogs
Anemia, Megaloblastic (Anemia, Nuclear Maturation Defects) in Dogs In this disease, red blood cells fail to divide and become abnormally large. These cells are also
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