Monthly Archives: August 2011
Canine Distemper
What is Canine Distemper? Canine distemper is a highly contagious and serious disease caused by a virus that attacks the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and, often, the nervous systems of puppies and dogs. The virus also infects wild canids (e.g. foxes, wolves, … Continue reading
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Canine Parvovirus
What is canine parvovirus? Canine parvovirus type 2 (CPV-2) is a highly contagious and serious disease caused by a virus that attacks the gastrointestinal tract of puppies, dogs, and wild canids (e.g. foxes, wolves, coyotes). It was first identified in … Continue reading
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Pet Poison Helpline
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Cats
Inflammatory Bowel Disease There are few things more frustrating than having a cat that is suffering chronic bouts of vomiting and diarrhea. Vomiting and diarrhea cause dehydration, and if left untreated, can become a life-threatening situation. Therefore, any cat displaying … Continue reading
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Addison’s Disease (Hypoadrenocorticism) in Dogs
Addison’s disease in dogs is also known as hypoadrenocorticism. It is a disease that results from the reduction in corticosteroid secretion from the adrenal gland. The adrenal gland is a small gland located near the kidney that secretes several different … Continue reading
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Lyme Disease in Dogs
Lyme Borreliosis in Dogs Lyme disease is one of the most common tick-transmitted diseases in the world. It is caused by a spirochete (bacteria) species of the Borrelia burgdorferi group. Dominant clinical feature in dogs is recurrent lameness due to … Continue reading
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