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Skin conditions in dogs are very common, so it's important to recognize the symptoms and understand the factors that cause them. Dr. Rebecca MacMillan, a vet with over 15 years of experience, says ...
The condition of a dog's skin and coat is also an important indicator of its general health. Skin disorders of dogs vary from acute, self-limiting problems to chronic or long-lasting problems requiring life-time treatment. Skin disorders may be primary or secondary (due to scratching, itch) in nature, making diagnosis complicated.
White dog shaker syndrome causes full body tremors in small, white dog breeds. It is most common in West Highland White Terriers, Maltese, Bichons, and Poodles. [6] Wobbler disease (cervical instability) is a condition of the cervical vertebrae that causes an unsteady gait and weakness in dogs.
Below, vet Emma Chandley shares her expertise on the symptoms, causes, and treatment of dog tooth decay. With over 13 years of experience in general practice and a lifetime of dog ownership, Emma ...
This bacteria buildup in plaque causes gingival inflammation and indirectly stimulates activation of the host immune system. [11] Severe gingivitis in dogs can further advance into periodontal disease in which the periodontal tissues begin to degrade and, if left untreated, can lead to tooth loss. [11]
General signs and symptoms include depression, fever, weight loss, loss of appetite, loss of hair or fur and vomiting. Lymphoma is the most common cancerous cause of hypercalcemia (high blood calcium levels) in dogs. [9] It can lead to the above signs and symptoms plus increased water drinking, increased urination, and cardiac arrhythmias.
Frostbite in dogs is a serious condition. It occurs when the skin and underlying tissues are exposed to freezing or extremely cold temperatures for a prolonged period of time.
The longest time between discharge and relapse was over 3 years. Seven dogs experienced relapse more than once and one dog relapsed five times before being euthanised. [16] In dogs with a platelet count below < 30,000 cells/μL there is an increased risk of spontaneous haemorrhage; [26] however, haemorrhage cannot be predicted in dogs with IMT ...