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• Eye Inflammation in Dogs
  Anterior Uveitis in Dogs   When the uvea, the dark tissue at the front of the eye that contains the blood vessels, becomes inflamed, it creates a painful condition that is clinically referred to as anterior uveitis (which means, literally, inflammation of the front of the eye). This condition affects the dog's iris and the surrounding pupil tissue, whic […]
• Skin Disease (Canine Seborrhea) in Dogs
  Canine Seborrhea   Seborrhea is a skin condition in dogs that causes flaky skin (dandruff) and greasiness of the skin and hair. This disorder is very common and can lead to a secondary infection of the skin. Often, dogs will smell bad due to the buildup of oil on the skin and hair.   Symptoms and Types   There are two common forms of seborrhea: oily (oleosa) […]
• Lungworms in Dogs
  Parasitic Respiratory Infections in Dogs   Lungworms are a parasitic worm (nematode) that settles in the lungs and windpipe (trachea), causing severe respiratory problems. Dogs that spend a lot of time roaming in the woods and/or on fields are at higher risk of developing this type of parasitic infections.   Symptoms and Types   There are several species of […]
• Bacterial Infection of the Breast in Dogs
  Mastitis in Dogs   Mastitis is a bacterial infection of one or more lactating (milk producing) glands in the breasts. It is often the result of an ascending infection, trauma to the lactating gland, or an infection that has been spread through the blood stream.   Escherichia coli (E. coli), Staphylococci, and β-hemolytic Streptococci are some of the main bac […]
• Abnormal Molar Development in Dogs
  Dilacerated Mandibular First Molar in Dogs   The abnormal development and formation of the mandibular tooth, a molar located three teeth away from the midline of the jaw, is an oral health issue seen primarily in small breed dogs. The mandibular tooth is one of the first permanent teeth to develop a calcified crown, and one of the largest.   There is no gend […]