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  2. Hyperphosphatemia - Wikipedia

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    High phosphate levels can be avoided with phosphate binders and dietary restriction of phosphate. [5] If the kidneys are operating normally, a saline diuresis can be induced to renally eliminate the excess phosphate. In extreme cases, the blood can be filtered in a process called hemodialysis, removing the excess phosphate. [5]

  3. Cushing's syndrome (veterinary) - Wikipedia

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    A study of 66 dogs with Cushing's found 91% of dogs to have either polyuria or polydipsia, 79% to have polyphagia, and 77% to have alopecia. [ 4 ] Signs of ectopic adrenocorticotropic hormone secretion that accompany the rapidly progressing physical changes are high plasma levels of adrenocorticotropic hormones and cortisol alongside hypokalaemia .

  4. Tumor lysis syndrome - Wikipedia

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    High turnover of tumor cells leads to spill of potassium into the blood. Symptoms usually do not manifest until levels are high (> 6.5 mmol/L) [normal 3.5–5.0 mmol/L] and they include [8] palpitations, cardiac conduction abnormalities, and arrhythmias (can be fatal) muscle weakness or paralysis; Hyperphosphatemia.

  5. Liver shunt in dogs: Vet explains the symptoms, causes, and ...

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    Unfortunately, liver shunts can significantly affect a dog’s life expectancy. Factors such as the underlying cause, how severe the shunt is, and the effectiveness of treatment all influence how ...

  6. Lymphoma in animals - Wikipedia

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    General signs and symptoms include depression, fever, weight loss, loss of appetite, loss of hair or fur and vomiting. Lymphoma is the most common cancerous cause of hypercalcemia (high blood calcium levels) in dogs. [9] It can lead to the above signs and symptoms plus increased water drinking, increased urination, and cardiac arrhythmias.

  7. Aging in dogs - Wikipedia

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    Older dogs, similar to this 10-year-old Neapolitan Mastiff, often grow grey hairs on their muzzles, and some dogs grow grey hair all over. Not all dogs gain grey hair when aging. Aging in dogs varies from breed to breed, and affects the dog's health and physical ability. As with humans, advanced years often bring changes in a dog's ability to ...

  8. Skin conditions in dogs: Symptoms, causes, and how to help - AOL

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    Dr. Rebecca MacMillan, a vet with over 15 years of experience, says she regularly sees four skin conditions in particular: skin allergies, parasites, acute moist dermatitis, and endocrine disease.

  9. Familial renal disease in animals - Wikipedia

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    Samoyeds can be affected by basement membrane disease of the kidneys. It is inherited through the X chromosome and is therefore more severe in affected male dogs. Findings in male dogs include the presence of protein and glucose in the urine and the inability to concentrate urine, and progression to kidney failure by the age of 9 months and death by 16 months. [3]