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By definition, kidney failure is the inability of the kidneys to remove waste products from the blood.
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Coccidiosis describes Infection with a protozoan (one-celled) organism known as a coccidian. These are microscopic parasites living within cells of the intestinal lining.
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All tissues and organs of the body may develop cancer (an abnormal overgrowth of their constituent cells).
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Allergic reactions are very common in dogs. There are at least five common types of allergy in the dog.
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Several products are available for the prevention or postponement of oestrus (heat, seasons) in female dogs.
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While many cases of coprophagia appear to be purely behavioural, there are numerous medical problems that can cause or contribute to coprophagia.
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The cornea is the clear part of the front of the eye through which the coloured iris can be seen. A corneal ulcer is an erosion of the outer layer of epithelial cells.
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Canine coronavirus disease can be the cause of diarrhoea especially in puppies less than three months of age.
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Traumatic cruciate damage is caused by a twisting injury to this hinge joint. It is most often seen in both dogs and footballers when moving at speed and suddenly changing direction so that the majority of the weight of the body is taken on the joint.
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Cushings Syndrome is a complicated condition caused by high circulating levels of cortisol (commonly known as cortisone) in the blood stream.