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Hygroma (canine disease) Hygroma on the leg of a Labrador Retriever. A hygroma, or a false bursa, is a discrete, fluid-filled sac that can form on the joints of dogs in response to repeated pressure, such as that from sitting on a hard surface. [1] It is treated by draining the fluid and may be prevented by providing padded bedding.
Many warmers only fit one towel at a time, but the this one is extra-large so it can accommodate two oversized towels. It's also quick — it starts warming up in 60 seconds and reaches peak heat ...
Lethargy. Nasal or eye discharge. Rapid or difficulty breathing. Blue or purple gums due to lack of oxygen. Loss of appetite. If your dog is coughing, McDougall recommends asking your vet for any ...
Canine terminology. Canine terminology in this article refers only to dog terminology, specialized terms describing the characteristics of various external parts of the domestic dog, as well as terms for structure, movement, and temperament. This terminology is not typically used for any of the wild species or subspecies of wild wolves, foxes ...
Yes! While any dog can smile, some breeds are genetically predisposed to do it more than others, according to veterinary behavior specialist Dr. Lore Haug. These breeds include Doberman Pinschers ...
Codpiece and dog belonging to Guidobaldo II della Rovere, Duke of Urbino, portrait by Angelo Bronzino, 1531–32. A codpiece was commonly worn during the Renaissance; oil on oak painting by Pieter Brueghel the Younger. A codpiece (from Middle English cod ' scrotum ') is a triangular piece that attached to the front of men's hose, covering the fly.
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. Dogs with atopic dermatitis are itchy, especially around the eyes, muzzle, ears and feet. In severe cases, the irritation is ...
One of them, Billy, has become one of the first dozen pets to be injected with a gene therapy treatment intended to extend dog longevity. "I was thrilled to get him into the program," Crommett said.