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Allergies are common in dogs. These reactions occur when the immune system 'over-reacts' to a foreign substance (the allergen or antigen).
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The underlying philosophy of all alternative and complementary medical therapies is the 'holistic' approach, in which the patient is treated as a 'whole' being, rather than as a diagnosis.
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Aminocaproic acid is an agent that prevents the breakdown of fibrin, a protein needed for proper blood clotting. It has been advocated for the treatment of degenerative myelopathy (DM).
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Anaemia describes a reduction in the amount of red blood cells in the circulation and is a relatively common problem in cats.
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Anaemia occurs when the amount of haemoglobin is reduced. It can be due to a reduction in the total number of circulating red cells or to a reduction in the amount of haemoglobin carried by them.
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Anal furunculosis is also called perianal fistula or perianal sinus. It is a condition affecting the German Shepherd Dog more than any other breed in Australia.
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Anal gland (sac) disease is very common in dogs. The sacs frequently become impacted, probably due to blocking of the ducts.
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This tumour is a disordered and purposeless overgrowth of cells originating from the modified sweat glands of an anal sac.
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Anaphylaxis is the name given to a sudden, unusual or exaggerated reaction by an animal to a particular substance. It is always a very sudden (acute) reaction and in dogs frequently results in swelling of the face, head, ears and other parts of the body.
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Unfortunately anthrax has been used as a method of bio-terrorism and cats can be infected, as can most mammals.
