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Close-up of prolapsed gland in small breed dog. KCS is not common in dogs, affecting one per cent of the dog population. [9] KCS is a chronic degenerative conjunctivitis that can lead to impaired vision and blindness. [2] KCS has a wide array of causes including drug toxicity, cherry eye, previous surgery, trauma, and irradiation. [2]
Conjunctivitis can affect one or both eyes. [1] The most common infectious causes in adults are viral, whereas in children bacterial causes predominate. [7] [3] The viral infection may occur along with other symptoms of a common cold. [1] Both viral and bacterial cases are easily spread between people. [1]
Deafness* in dogs can be either acquired or congenital. Predisposing factors for acquired deafness include chronic infection, use of certain drugs, and most commonly, age-related changes in the cochlea. Congenital deafness can be genetic, seen sometimes in dogs with merle or white coats, or caused by in utero damage from infections or toxins. [77]
Dr. Danielle Bernal, global veterinarian with Wellness Pet Company, says keeping dogs at a healthy body weight can support a life of well-being but also help reduce the risk of health upsets like ...
A mystery dog illness continues to spread across the country, leaving a growing number of dog owners concerned. The illness, which does not currently have a name, is raising a lot of questions ...
Generalized infections, most commonly seen in immunocompromised dogs, can be treated with oral antifungal drugs such as griseofulvin or itraconazole. Infection can spread to humans. [9] Blastomyces dermatitidis. There are several fungal diseases that are systemic in nature, meaning they are affecting multiple body systems.
Canine space infections may occur by spread of infection from the buccal space. [2] Signs and symptoms of a canine space abscess might include swelling that obliterates the nasolabial fold . If left untreated, infections of this space will eventually spontaneously drain via the medial or lateral canthus of the eye, as this is the path of least ...
Certified dog trainer Melissa Goodman of Mission Pawsitive has explained what we might not realize from our dogs’ body language in a new Instagram post, and it’s really insightful.