Metabolic acidosis in dogs is a condition that happens when there’s an excessive level of acidity in the blood. If this happens for a…
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Mitral valve disease (MVD) — also referred to as degenerative mitral valve disease or endocardiosis — in dogs is a common cardiac condition that…
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Ectropion in dogs is a medical condition that affects a dog’s eyes. It occurs when a dog’s lower eyelid begins to sag away from…
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Pica in dogs is a condition where the animal feels compelled to eat objects that are not food items. These can include metal, plastic,…
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Cyanosis in dogs is a medical condition that can cause a dog’s skin and mucus membranes to turn a blue color. It happens when…
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Ascites, also known as abdominal effusion or free abdominal fluid, is a serious medical condition in dogs in which there is an abnormal buildup…
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Syringomyelia (SM) in dogs is a severe, chronic condition that affects the spinal cord. When fluid-filled cavities or cysts — known as syrinxes —…
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Paralysis in dogs happens when the central nervous system’s ability to coordinate the body’s movements is diminished or completely lost. All cases of paralysis…
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Syncope is the medical term for fainting, which happens when dogs lose consciousness, usually due to a lack of oxygen and nutrients normally provided to…
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VET APPROVED REVIEWED & FACT-CHECKED BY Dr. Chyrle Bonk DVM Average LifespanCare GuideLife StagesHow to Tell Your Persian Cat’s Age Persian cats are undoubtedly…