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While dogs that have had gastropexies still may develop gas distension of the stomach, a significant reduction in recurrence of gastric volvulus is seen. Of 136 dogs that had surgery for gastric dilatation-volvulus, six that did have gastropexies had a recurrence, while 74 (54.5%) of those without the additional surgery recurred. [22]
Although various causes of dog pancreatitis are known, such as drugs, fatty diet, trauma, etc., the pathophysiology is very complex. [2] [20] Pancreatitis can be idiopathic; no real causation factor can be found. [10] [18] Obese animals as well as animals fed a diet high in fat may be more prone to developing acute and chronic pancreatitis.
Lt. Dan was brought into the shelter after being sighted running around the area for around a week. Lt Dan is a 5-year-old sweet terrier mix who loves attention and enjoys being with people.
A jar contains 250 bites and if you have a dog that weighs 25 pounds or less, that means the container will last for over eight months. Needless to say, it's no wonder over 21,000 Amazon shoppers ...
Leishmaniasis* is spread by the sandfly, and in the dog as well as human has both cutaneous and visceral forms. The dog is considered to be the reservoir for human disease in the Americas. [28] Babesiosis* is spread by members of the family Ixodidae, or hard ticks. The two species of the genus Babesia that affect dogs are B. canis and B. gibsoni.
This Irish Terrier named Duffy was ecstatic to be reunited with his family after undergoing surgery to restore his sight. Last year, Duffy was found to be suffering from health problems and ...
While as little as one raisin can be toxic to a susceptible 10 pounds (4.5 kg) dog, some other dogs have eaten as much as a pound of grapes or raisins at a time without ill effects. The affected dog usually vomits a few hours after consumption and begins showing signs of kidney failure three to five days later.
Gastric dilatation volvulus (bloat) is a common condition in dogs in which the stomach fills with gas, and can become torsed. This requires immediate surgical intervention to prevent necrosis of the stomach wall and death of the dog. During surgery, the stomach is deflated and put back into its normal position.