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Canine Pancreatitis can be a serious health issue for your dog. It is the inflammation of the pancreas. The pancreas is a V-shaped organ, located on the right side of the abdomen, behind the stomach. The pancreas is responsible for producing enzymes that are necessary in food digestion as well as for making insulin. The …
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Canine Osteosarcoma is a very painful bone cancer, usually affecting the bones of the dog’s front legs. The tissues in these bones can weaken to the point that spontaneous fracturing will occur. This cancer is usually found in large and giant breeds of dogs such as: Great Danes Saint Bernards Great Pyrenees Newfoundlands Burmese Mountain …
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So you think your dog is fat. In fact, you think he’s so fat that he’s obese and his health is in danger. Obese dogs have more pronounced health problems and live for a shorter amount of time than average dogs. There are, however, a few steps you can take to decrease your dog’s waistline. …
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Canine melanoma is a cancer that can occur in a dog’s mouth, toes, behind the eye or on the skin. Tumors in the mouth, toes and behind the eyes are usually malignant, meaning that this cancer can spread. Melanoma of the skin is generally benign, meaning that the cancer does not spread. Keep in mind …
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Canine mange is a skin disorder that is caused by the presence of mites that exist on the skin of the dog or in the hair follicles and may even burrow under the skin. Mites are always present on dogs, but certain mites will cause reactions that create uncomfortable symptoms if left untreated. There are …
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Canine Lymphoma, also know as Canine Lymphosarcoma, is a malignant cancer that involves the lymph nodes found throughout the dog’s body. This cancer is sometimes found in the spleen and liver. This cancer most commonly affects middle-aged and older dogs. There are five forms of Canine Lymphoma, which are classified depending upon the primary site …
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Just like in humans, kidney malfunction can greatly affect your dog’s body system. When this happens, there is a great chance that toxins will accumulate in your dog’s body. This can also hinder your dog’s body from receiving the proper nutrients that it should receive. Kidney failure is a crucial disease. It will continue to …
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Canine Hip Dysplasia is a genetic, degenerative joint disease resulting from the hip joint of a young dog developing abnormally. With proper diagnosis and treatment, this disease and its symptoms can be controlled. Dog owners may begin to see symptoms of this disease in dogs as young as 5 months of age, but symptoms are …
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Canine hemangiosarcoma is an aggressive, highly malignant dog cancer that preys on blood vessels. To treat this type of cancer, you’ll need to know about the symptoms, diagnosis and more. These tips should help you. There are three types of canine hemangiosarcomas: Dermal, found on the skin Hypodermal, found under the skin Visceral, found on the …
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Canine Epilepsy is recurrent seizures that occur in dogs. Seizures result when abnormal nerve signals from the brain cause muscle responses such as convulsions. Treating Canine Epilepsy should result in a normal life for the dog and its owner by controlling the number, strength and frequency of the seizures the dog has. The treatment should …
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