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The endocrine organs of the dog. Diabetes mellitus in dogs is type 1, or insulin dependent diabetes: a lack of insulin production due to destruction of pancreatic beta cells. [87] [88] [89] Current research indicates no evidence of type 2 diabetes in dogs. [90] Among the causes of diabetes mellitus in dogs are autoimmune disease or severe ...
Disseminated protothecosis is most commonly seen in dogs. The algae enters the body through the mouth or nose and causes infection in the intestines. From there it can spread to the eye, brain, and kidneys. Symptoms can include diarrhea, weight loss, weakness, inflammation of the eye , retinal detachment, ataxia, and seizures. [11]
Gas gangrene due to diabetes: Symptoms: Pus from a wound, redness, swelling, pain, warmth [1] Complications: Infection of the bone, tissue death, sepsis, amputation [2] Causes: Diabetic foot ulcer [2] Diagnostic method: Based on symptoms [1] Differential diagnosis: Phlegmasia cerulea dolens, ischemic limb [2] Prevention: Appropriate shoes [2 ...
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.
Horses may acquire cellulitis, usually secondarily to a wound (which can be extremely small and superficial) or to a deep-tissue infection, such as an abscess or infected bone, tendon sheath or joint. [33] [34] Cellulitis from a superficial wound usually creates less lameness (grade 1–2 of 5) than that caused by septic arthritis (grade 4–5 ...
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 ...
Erysipelas (/ ˌ ɛ r ə ˈ s ɪ p ə l ə s /) is a relatively common bacterial infection of the superficial layer of the skin (upper dermis), extending to the superficial lymphatic vessels within the skin, characterized by a raised, well-defined, tender, bright red rash, typically on the face or legs, but which can occur anywhere on the skin.
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