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Cats with gingivitis and/or stomatitis often have a rancid odor in their mouth, salivate excessively and have difficulty eating. The chronic mouth pain results in a decreased appetite and weight loss. The gums will appear raw and bumpy and bleed easily. Read more...
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The bitch will give birth approximately 9 weeks from when she first starts standing for the male dog or 8 weeks from when she stops standing for the male dog. Counting from breeding dates can be a fairly inaccurate method to determining a due date. Read more...
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Lyme Disease is a disease caused by a spiral-shaped bacterium, Borrelia burgdorferi. The disease can affect dogs, cats, horses, cattle, birds, wild animals, and people. White-tailed deer and white-footed mice appear to be natural carriers. Read more...
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Cancer of the bladder in dogs is nearly always very bad news. The most common presenting signs are hematuria (blood in the urine), dysuria (straining to urinate), pollakiuria (frequent urination) and weight loss. Here we look at how it is best diagnosed and the treatment options available. Read more...
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A dog suffering from chronic hypoadrenocorticism (Addison's disease) has recurrent periods of appetite loss, vomiting, diarrhea, and weakness. Since other more common diseases have similar signs, veterinarians often don't initially suspect hypoadrenocorticism. Read more...
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The bones of the backbone that protect the spinal cord are called vertebrae. Discs between these vertebrae act as "shock absorbers". A disc is composed of a pulpy, jelly-like center surrounded by hard fibrous tissue. Sometimes the disc can bulge out, causing immense pain or paralysis. Read more...
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It isn't always easy for us humans to sex young rabbits. Rabbits know immediately when they meet! Behavior doesn’t always help in identifying the sex of a rabbit. Mounting is dominance behavior and both sexes will do this, often the females more than the males. Read more...
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Respiratory disease is a horrible and distressing, and one of the most common causes of death in pet rats. Many rat lovers have lost a pet rat due to respiratory problems, despite having seen their vet and tried various medications. Read more...
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