Tetralogy of Fallot
Tetralogy of Fallot is congenital cardiac anomaly that consists of four defects. Together, these four defects mean that not enough blood is able to reach the lungs to get oxygen, and oxygen-poor blood flows out to the body.
Allergic Rhinitis, Nasal Allergy in Dogs
Allergic rhinitis is a condition resulting from seasonal or non-seaonal exposure to allergens.
Color Dilution Alopecia
Sebaceous Adenitis
Sebaceous adenitis is an inflammatory disease directed against the sebaceous glands of the skin.
Ear Margin Dermatosis
Vitamin A-Responsive Dermatosis
Vitamin A-responsive dermatosis is a rare, chronic scaling disorder that responds to Vitamin A supplementation.
Epidermal Dysplasia
Epidermal Dysplasia is a hereditary, very severe skin disorder reported in West Highland White Terriers.
Blastomycosis
Blastomycosis is one of the most common systemic fungal diseases in dogs in North America, but it is rarely diagnosed in cats. The mycelial form of blastomycosis can easily infect both humans and animals.
Primary Idiopathic Seborrhea
Primary Idiopathic Seborrhea is a hereditary disorder of keratinization characterized by variable clinical signs.
Pelodera dermatitis
Pelodera dermatitis is caused by the skin penetration of a larva of a free-living nematode called Pelodera strongyloides.
Chagas disease (American Trypanosomiasis)
There is a deadly disease of dogs and humans called Chagas' disease. The disease destroys the heart muscle and may cause sudden and unexplained death in dogs. Early detection, vector elimination or reduction, and better testing can only be helpful in a disease of this nature.
Canine Brucellosis
Infection with Brucella canis in dogs leads to abortion, infection of the sexual organs in males, and infertility.
Acromegaly in Animals
Acromegaly is a disorder marked by progressive enlargement of the head, face, hands, and feet due to excessive secretion of somatotropin (growth hormone). Chronic overproduction of growth hormone in man and the cat is most often caused by a GH-producing tumor of the pituitary gland. In dogs the usual cause is quite different and the disorder is reversible.
Actinomycosis
Actinomyces sp. are gram-positive, acid-fast–negative bacteria that can cause pyogranulomatous inflammation (charcterized by formation of small rounded masses with ulcerated surface) in animals and humans. Classically, actinomycosis is a disease of cattle, but it also occurs in other animal species, and as a facial and oral infection in man.
Allergic Otitis (Ear Allergy)
Dogs with and food hypersensitivity dermatitis are predisposed to develop inflammation of the ears. In fact, ear involvement may be the only indication of an allergy. The itch-scratch-itch cycle develops, resulting in hair loss, scabs and crusts around ears.
Amyloidosis
Amyloidosis is a condition that occurs when amyloid, a substance composed of abnormally-folded protein, is deposited in various organs in the body. It is a progressive disease that often leads to chronic kidney (renal) failure.
Canine X-linked Muscular Dystrophy
Numerous examples of progressive muscle diseases (myopathies) have been described in animals. They may be inherited, and many resemble various types of muscular dystrophy in humans. Muscular dystrophy is a term that is broadly used to refer to any primary skeletal muscle disease that results in progressive degeneration and limited regeneration of muscles.
Chondrosarcoma
Chondrosarcoma is a malignant tumor of connective tissue. Different types of chondrosarcoma are recognized: myxoid, the most common type found in skeletal tumors, and mesenchymal, a rarer type found more often in extraskeletal sites. It is thought that these tumors arise from primitive cartilage-forming mesenchymal cells found throughout the body.
Yes, Toads can be immediately toxic.
Here in Arizona they do a warning every summer when people start going to the lakes. The toads release a toxin that can kill a dog with in minutes. You have to remove the toad and immeiately wash their mouths out. Then take them to the vet immediate ...
Cheyletiellosis, Walking Dandruff, Cheyletiella Mange
Cheyletiella mites affect dogs, cats, rabbits and, people. In people, the condition manifests as very itchy lesions on arms, trunk and buttocks. These lesions develop a central area of necrosis that is considered highly diagnostic. These mites are not associated with hair follicles (like demodex mites) and do not burrow (like sarcoptic and notoedric mites).
Histoplasmosis
Histoplasmosis is a noncontagious infection caused by Histoplasma capsulatum fungus, which is found worldwide. It lives in the soil as a mycelium (vegetative body of a fungus) and in the body as a yeast (one-cell fungi).
Canine Uveodermatologic Syndrome
I was trying to get him to go outside with the other dogs and he wouldn't get out of his bed. When he finally got up, he couldn't use his one paw. Within minutes, he couldn't use his other paw. By the time I got him to the emergency vet... he wa ...
Panniculitis
Panniculitis is inflammation of the subcutaneous (underneath the skin) fat tissue which may result from several different causes. It is characterized by deep-seated skin nodules that often become ulcerated and develop draining tracts. Lipocytes (fat cells) can be damaged by many factors resulting in further inflammation and abnormal reactions.
Erythema multiforme
Erythema multiforme (EM) is an uncommon syndrome that presumably is immune-mediated. Most cases are unknown in origin but some cases are associated with adverse skin drug reactions, infections, or internal disorders such as connective tissue disease or tumors.
Canine Toxic Epidermal Necrolysi
Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) is a life-threatening, ulcerative skin disease that occurs rarely in the dog and cat. TEN is a life-threatening disease involving the mucous membranes and skin surfaces which causes destruction of skin.
Juvenile Cellulitis
Juvenile cellulitis, or puppy strangles, is an uncommon disease. The condition is presumed to be immune-mediated based on histopathologic features and response to immunosuppressive forms of therapy. A heritable nature has been suggested.
Degenerative Myelopathy
Progressive myelopathy is a degenerative neurologic disease affecting spinal cord. The cause is unknown origin and possible hereditary basis is suspected. The disease is similar to multiple sclerosis in humans. It destroys the myelin sheath (a protective coating around nerve fibers) and has a poor prognosis. Myelin is a substance made of fat and protein that surrounds and insulates nerve fibers; it helps speed up nerve impulse transmission both in the spinal cord and in the nerves. This progressive condition mainly affects German Shepherd Dogs and is fairly common in the breed.
Nodular Dermatofibrosis in Dogs
Nodular dermatofibrosis is a noncancerous skin disease associated with internal malignancy and recognized in 1967. It is most commonly seen in German Shepherd dogs but has been also reported in other breeds. Nodular dermatofibrosis usually occurs in middle-aged dogs but animals as young as 2 years of age may also be affected.
Allergies in Dogs
Like people, dogs suffer from various allergies. In most cases, allergic reactions are annoying but not life-threatening. Your dog doesn't usually sneeze when he has an allergy, however. Sometimes allergies express themselves as urticaria (hives) or angioedema. Urticaria is a condition characterized by small bumps in the skin and is a typical hypersensitive or allergic reaction.
Treatment of Canine Arthritis
Studies show that while all three forms of glucosamine are effective, glucosamine hydrochloride (which is a salt of D-glucosamine) and glucosamine sulfate are more effective than N-acetylglucosamine. Results take 4 to 8 weeks to develop. Clucosamine is rapidly taken up by cartilage cells and helps stimulate the synthesis of synovial fluid and cartilage and also helps inhibit the destructive enzymes that can destroy cartilage and proteoglycans.
Cuterebriasis
Myiasis (maggots) due to Cuterebra fly larvae is most commonly seen within the skin of wild and domestic animals, and rarely in humans. Adult Cuterebra flies are large and bee-like, and neither bite nor feed. They are not directly attracted to a host species but the females lay their eggs along rabbit runs and near rodent burrows.
Cheyletiellosis in Cats
Cheyletiella mites affect dogs, cats, rabbits and, people. In people, the condition manifests as very itchy lesions on arms, trunk and buttocks. These lesions develop a central area of necrosis that is considered highly diagnostic. These mites are not associated with hair follicles (like demodex mites) and do not burrow (like sarcoptic and notoedric mites).
Pediculosis (Lice)
Lice infestation is uncommon in dogs and cats. Lice are highly host-specific. They complete their life cycle on the host (14 to 21 days). Lice can survive off the host for only a few days. They are spread by direct contact or by contaminated brushes, combs, and bedding. The white eggs (nits) are cemented firmly to the hairs of the host.
Canine Sarcoptic Mange
Canine sarcoptic mange (canine scabies) is a nonseasonal, intensively itchy dermatosis. It is highly contagious by contact with infected dogs and, rarely, with infested premises. Occasionally, only one dog within a group from the same home will have clinical signs of the disease. Incubation period is up to 30 days after first exposure.
Tibetan Terrier Puppies for Sale
We breed exclusively AKC registered Tibetan Terriers that are home raised and given lots of love and attention. Our breeding program is made up of adults from top show lines in the United States and Europe. We strive to produce exceptional show quality and companion Tibetans.
Perianal Fistulas
Perianal fistulas is also called anal furunculosis. What causes this condition is unknown. Researches have explored many possible causes. Management of these cases is often disappointing because they do not respond consistently to antibiotics, corticosteroids and surgery.
Candidiasis
Candidiasis is a fungal disease that affects mucous membranes and the skin. It is most commonly caused by species of the yeast-like fungus, Candida albicans. The genus Candida is comprised of approximately 200 species.
Breed Predispositions to Orthopedic Problems
List of dog breeds which have predispositions to canine orthopedic diseases. The information may be helpful to breeders in selecting breeding pairs, and to puppy buyers in selecting a pet.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels for Sale
Countrymanor Cavaliers are bred to have superior temperaments, beauty and health. All of our Cavaliers are heart and eye clear and are tested yearly by a Veterinary Cardiologist and a Veterinary Opthamologist. We have bred over 25 AKC Champions and have been showing dogs since 1989.
Hookworm Dermatitis
Hookworm dermatitis is also called ancylostomiasis or uncinariasis dermatitis. The condition is more frequently noticed in hookworm infested dogs that are housed on dirt runs with poor sanitation. Lesions are primarily located on the feet but, they may be seen on any area of the skin that contacts the ground.
Inherited Diseases in Rabbits
Inherited diseases in rabbits include malocclusion, buphthalmia, splay leg, and hydrocephalus.
Riley, a beautiful German Shepherd mix, passed away.
Although she was around 11 years old, the worst that she ever truly experienced in her older years was stiff joints. My boyfriend and I regularly watch Riley and she truly felt like a part of our family as well. Yesterday morning, she was walking around, playing with her favorite ball, and showing all of the energy and playfulness that she always has.
May you never have to experience the pain of losing a loved one to Chagas disease.
The disease destroyes your dog's heart muscle and may cause sudden and unexplained death.
Epidermoid Cysts
Cysts come in several different varieties, including follicular (or epidermoid), dermoid, apocrine and sebaceous. Epidermoid cysts result from the proliferation of epidermal cells that are part of hair follicle in the dermis.
Zygomycosis
Zygomycosis is a disease of humans and animals caused by fungi belonging to the class Zygomycetes: Mucorales and Entomophthorales.
Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a condition in which the heart becomes weakened and enlarged, and cannot pump blood efficiently. The decreased heart function can affect the lungs, liver, and other body systems. There are two histologically distinct forms of canine DCM.
Canine and Feline Cryptococcosis
Cryptococcosis is caused by a Gram-positive yeast that has worldwide distribution with an increased incidence in temperate regions such as southern California and Australia. It affects numerous species, including dogs, cats, and humans.
American Canine Hepatozoonosis
American canine hepatozoonosis (ACH) is an emerging disease of dogs in the south-central and southeastern United States. It is a highly debilitating, tick-borne malady that is spread not by the bite of ticks but by dogs ingesting infected ticks.