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Dog with atopic dermatitis, with signs around the eye created by rubbing. Atopy is a hereditary [3] and chronic (lifelong) allergic skin disease. Signs usually begin between 6 months and 3 years of age, with some breeds of dog, such as the golden retriever, showing signs at an earlier age.
Juvenile cellulitis, also known as puppy strangles or juvenile pyoderma, is an uncommon disease of dogs. [1] Symptoms include dermatitis, lethargy, depression and lameness. When puppies are first presented with what appears to be staphylococcal pyoderma, juvenile cellulitis, a relatively rare condition, may not be considered. [2]
Most commonly histiocytomas are found in young dogs and appear as a small, solitary, hairless lump, [6] although Shar Peis may be predisposed to multiple histiocytomas. [7] They are most commonly found on the head, neck, ears, and limbs, and are usually less than 2.5 cm in diameter. [8] Ulceration of the mass is common.
Sudden acquired retinal degeneration (SARD) is a disease in dogs causing sudden blindness. It can occur in any breed. The cause is unknown, but possibly involves either autoimmune disease, a toxin, or Cushing's disease. [69] Symptoms include sudden permanent blindness, dilated pupils, and loss of the pupillary light reflex. [63]
Mastocytomas in dogs occur mainly in the skin and subcutaneous tissue. Very rarely, they are found in internal organs such as the small intestine, [5] the mucosa of the mouth, [6] the nasal mucosa [7] or the conjunctiva. [8] About 20% of all skin tumors [9] and 6% of all tumors [10] in dogs are mastocytomas.
Small, itchy bumps: These may be red, white, or yellow and can appear around the hair follicles. They can be mistaken for acne . Pain or tenderness: The affected areas might be sore or painful to ...
Meningitis is seen with this form of GME and causes fever and neck pain. [5] It has an acute progression over a few weeks. Symptoms include incoordination, nystagmus, head tilt, seizures, and depression. [3] Focal – The disease presents as a granuloma, which mimics a tumor. It usually is found in the cerebrum or cerebellopontine angle. [6]
A dog in West Virginia is thriving after a suspected snake bite which left him with an extremely swollen head. The story of the dog's plight recently went viral following a Reddit mention, but the ...