Bladder cancer is not very common in dogs – it accounts for approximately 2% of all cancers in dogs. The most common form of dog bladder cancer is a malignant cancer tumor called transitional cell carcinoma (“TCC”, aka...
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The Immune System The immune system is a dog’s first line of defense system against foreign substances. It is made up of a complicated network of white blood cells, antibodies, and other substances. These substances patrol, reject, and...
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If a dog has a low red blood cell count in the circulatory system, he has anemia. Red blood cells have a lifespan of 110 to 120 days, after that they are trapped by the spleen and removed from the circulation. The iron contained in these old...
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It is rather common for dogs to develop an abscess or two in their lifetime. Typically, abscesses form in the mouth of a dog in the form of a tooth abscess, or at the anus in the form of an anal gland abscess. Abscesses may also form on the skin...
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Dog yeast infection, medically known as “canine candidiasis”, is a chronic disease caused by Candida Albicans. It is a single-celled organism that is found in the GI tracts of dogs (also cats and people). Like all yeasts, Candida...
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Kidneys are important organs and are extremely fragile. They handle a large amount of work, such as: maintaining the balance of chemicals in the blood regulating blood pressure filtering out and excrete toxins from the body through the urine...
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The stomach of a dog is a sac-like structure that can hold large volumes of food. The digestive process starts in the stomach. Once eaten, most food leaves the stomach within twelve hours after entering. There are a number of “gastric...
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Ear problems in dogs are very common – they range from “swimmer’s ear” to something more serious such as middle or inner ear infections which may result in hearing loss. To prevent dog ear problems, keep your dog’s...
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The liver is an extremely important organ and is responsible for over 1,000 tasks 24 hours a day. Some important tasks performed by the liver include: production of proteins regulation of blood sugar regulation of blood clotting metabolism of...
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Before we look at osteoarthritis in dogs which is a degenerative joint disease, let’s take a quick look at a normal joint. A joint is made up of: Soft tissues Soft tissues are made up of ligaments, the muscle-tendon units (where muscle...
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The pancreas is responsible for two major functions. One is to produce insulin for the body to use and store glucose. The other is to produce pancreatic enzymes that enable the body to digest and absorb fats and proteins in the digestive tract...
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