Flea allergy dermatitis, aka flea allergies, or flea bite hypersensitivity, is an extremely common allergy in dogs. It is caused by an allergic reaction to one or more substances in the saliva of fleas. Some dogs may have an immediate reaction to...
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The Dog Elbow Joint The elbow joint is composed of the humerus, the radius, and the ulna. The anconeal process is a projection of bone at the top end of the ulna. Earlier in development, the anconeal process is actually a separate piece of bone...
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Canine ear infections can be caused by various things, such as bacteria, mites, and yeast. Ear yeast infections are the most common type of ear infections that affect our canine friends. The yeast that causes canine ear yeast infections is...
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Ear infections in dogs are very common. The dog ears have three things that provide excellent conditions for bacteria and yeast to strive: moisture, heat, and oil. Canine ear infections usually cause the inside of your dog’s ear to become...
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Bloat, medically known as Gastric Dilatation Volvulus, is a very serious, life-threatening condition. It usually affects deep-chested, large breed dogs, such as: Boxers German Shepherds Great Danes Labrador Retrievers Rottweilers Old English...
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The bladder is an organ that stores urine. In the case of dogs, it is located within the dog’s abdomen in the area between the rear legs. When a dog releases himself, the muscles in the bladder wall contract, sneezing the urine out through...
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Canine arthritis treatment is usually divided into “surgical” and “medical” options, although sometimes both options are adopted for the best possible results. This page focuses on the “medical” option of dog...
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If your dog is showing symptoms of canine allergies, it is essential to get a proper diagnosis so that treatment can be given as soon as possible. Do not adopt a wait-and-see attitude because allergy symptoms such as intense itchiness can greatly...
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If you suffer from allergies such as hay fever, you no doubt will know the symptoms – itchy, runny nose, sneezing, itchy eyes, and so on. Many people also assume that dogs suffering from canine allergies show the same symptoms. Actually...
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Acral lick granulomas (aka acral pruritic dermatitis) are open sores usually found at a dog’s wrist or the ankle, caused by constant excessive licking which leads to skin problems such as irritation and infections, which eventually may...
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Canine lupus (medically known as Lupus Erythematosus Complex) can be acute or chronic. The exact cause of the disease is unknown. There are two forms of lupus in dogs: Systemic Lupus Erythmatosus; and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus, also called...
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The patella is the kneecap which is essentially a small piece of bone that covers and protects the front of the knee joint (stifle joint) on the back leg. In the thigh bone (femur) there is a groove (the trochlea) in which the patella slides, and...
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