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As the disease progresses, distemper will attack a dog's nervous system. Neurologic symptoms can include: Head tilt. Lack of coordination. Muscle spasms. Convulsions with "jaw-chewing movements ...
Exterior of labyrinth of the inner ear. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a disorder arising from a problem in the inner ear. [ 3 ] Symptoms are repeated, brief periods of vertigo with movement, characterized by a spinning sensation upon changes in the position of the head. [ 1 ] This can occur with turning in bed or changing ...
DA2PPC vaccine is a preventive measure against parvovirus, one of the most important diseases the vaccine protects a puppy against. Parvovirus causes lethargy, abdominal pain, vomiting, bloody stool, and fever. The persistent loss of fluid leads to dehydration and septic shock which is often fatal. Parvo is contracted by dog-to-dog contact ...
Hypertrophic osteodystrophy. Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy (HOD) is a bone disease that occurs most often in fast-growing large and giant breed dogs; however, it also affects medium breed animals like the Australian Shepherd. The disorder is sometimes referred to as metaphyseal osteopathy, and typically first presents between the ages of 2 and 7 ...
Canine distemper virus. Canine distemper virus (CDV) (sometimes termed " footpad disease ") is a viral disease that affects a wide variety of mammal families, [ 2 ] including domestic and wild species of dogs, coyotes, foxes, pandas, wolves, ferrets, skunks, raccoons, and felines, as well as pinnipeds, some primates, and a variety of other ...
Canine epileptoid cramping syndrome. Canine epileptoid cramping syndrome (CECS), previously known as Spike's Disease, is a hereditary dog disease initially found in Border Terriers and has since been documented in many other dog breeds including Labrador Retrievers and Chihuahuas, with similarities to canine epilepsy. Its cause is unknown. [1]
Epley maneuver. The Epley maneuver or repositioning maneuver is a maneuver used by medical professionals to treat one common cause of vertigo, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) [1][needs update] of the posterior or anterior canals of the ear. [2] The maneuver works by allowing free-floating particles, displaced otoconia, from the ...
Vestibular rehabilitation (VR), also known as vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT), is a specialized form of physical therapy used to treat vestibular disorders or symptoms, characterized by dizziness, vertigo, imbalance, posture, and vision. These primary symptoms can result in secondary symptoms such as nausea, fatigue, and difficulty ...