VET APPROVED WRITTEN BY Dr. Karyn Kanowski Veterinarian, BVSc MRCVS What Is a Basal Cell Tumor?SignsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentFAQ Our pets are a wonderful source of affection,…
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Before a friend gave me a Siamese cat several years ago, I knew little about them and had no idea how vocal they were.…
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Bone cancer in dogs — also known as canine osteosarcoma — is a condition that results in an abnormal, malignant growth of immature bone…
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Cephalexin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic commonly prescribed for dogs to treat a variety of bacterial infections. As a first-generation cephalosporin, it is particularly effective…
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Hereditary nephritis in dogs is a genetically inherited disorder that affects the kidneys. This condition is analogous to Alport syndrome in humans. It is…
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Skin fold dermatitis, also known as intertrigo, is a common inflammatory condition that affects dogs with excessive skin folds. It occurs when the skin…
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Atopic dermatitis (AD) — often simply referred to as atopy — is a chronic inflammatory skin disease in dogs. Similar to eczema in humans,…
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Abscesses in dogs are localized pockets of pus that form in response to infections. They occur when the body’s immune system works to contain…
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Mange is a common and highly contagious skin disease in dogs, caused by various species of parasitic mites. These mites burrow into the dog’s…
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Scleritis in dogs is an inflammatory condition affecting the sclera — the white outer layer of the eyeball. The sclera is a dense, fibrous…