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One of the most common health issues I see with young puppies not in for routine health care is garbage gut, a bacterial infection of the GI tract that presents as vomiting and diarrhea. It may be ...
Ectropion (eyelid folding outward) is a common condition in dogs, usually affecting the lower lid. Breeds associated with ectropion include the Cocker Spaniel, the St. Bernard, the Bloodhound, and the Basset Hound. [63] Entropion (eyelid folding inward) is a common condition in dogs, especially the Chow Chow, Shar Pei, St. Bernard, and Cocker ...
A new DNA test, specifically designed for the furry loves of our lives, can predict your dog’s chances for acquiring specific genetic traits and diseases. The most common health problems in 14 ...
The Most Common Health Issues for Exotic Pets. While this list primarily focuses on cats and dogs, there are more exotic pets that may get sick as well (and may need exotic pet insurance). Here is ...
In 2005 beagles were involved in less than 0.3% of the total experiments on animals in the UK, but of the 7670 experiments performed on dogs 7406 involved Beagles (96.6%). [71] Most dogs are bred specifically for this purpose, by companies such as Harlan. In the UK companies breeding animals for research must be licensed under the Animals ...
A dog with skin irritation and hair loss on its leg caused by demodectic mange. Infectious skin diseases of dogs include contagious and non-contagious infections or infestations. Contagious infections include parasitic, bacterial, fungal and viral skin diseases. One of the most common contagious parasitic skin diseases is Sarcoptic mange (scabies).
This Australian Cattle Dog's obesity poses a health risk for the dog. Obesity is an increasingly common problem in dogs in Western countries. As with humans, obesity can cause numerous health problems in dogs (although dogs are much less susceptible to the common cardiac and arterial consequences of obesity than
The United States Food and Drugs Administration is warning pet owners about a common medication given to pets to treat arthritis. The F.D.A. now says that the drug Librela may be associated with ...