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Ultrasound examinations (known as ultrasonography, or echosonography) are imaging techniques in which deep structures of the body can be visualised by recording echoes of ultrasonic waves which are directed into the tissues. Depending on the images produced, ultrasound can take various forms.
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'Cat flu' is a common disease in cats of all ages despite widespread vaccination, but tends to be particularly severe in young and old cats.
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Incontinence indicates leakage of urine without the dog being aware of it happening. It can occur when the dog is lying down, often when asleep.
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Kidney tumours are rare in dogs and cats. When they do occur, they are almost invariably malignant (invasive and spreading) and called renal carcinoma.
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Urticaria is an allergic phenomenon. Food, drugs, vaccines and particularly insect bites and stings can be responsible.
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Uveitis is inflammation within the eye. It has a variety of synonyms.
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This is a tumour of the blood vessels of the skin or subcutaneous tissue. Some are benign (haemangioma) but a few are malignant (haemangiosarcoma).
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These are tumours of the blood vessels. Some are benign (haemangioma) but most are malignant (haemangiosarcoma).
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Vestibular syndrome, or old dog (geriatric) vestibular disease, is often incorrectly termed a "stroke". The characteristic signs are loss of balance, leaning to one side, head tilt and rapid eye movements (nystagmus), sometimes the loss of balance is so severe the dog rolls over and over.
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Cats do have a requirement for vitamin A in their diet and deficiency can lead to problems. However, too much vitamin A can also be harmful and this can lead to toxicity.
