Posts from — December 2008

Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease

The stifle joint is the joint between the thigh bone (the femur) and the two lower leg bones (tibia and fibula). A ligament is a band of connective or fibrous tissue that connects two bones, or cartilage, at a joint; the cranial cruciate ligament is the ligament that connects the thigh bone with the lower leg bone - it helps to stabilize the stifle joint.

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Tooth Fracture

Tooth fractures refer to tooth injuries involving damage to the enamel, dentin and cement. The tooth fracture may involve the enamel, root or crown of the tooth.

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Splenic Torsion

The spleen exists as a main support to the immune system, as a filter to destroy excess red blood cells, and as a reservoir for blood. Splenic torsion, or twisting of the spleen, may occur by itself, or in association with gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) syndrome, when a dog’s air-filled stomach expands and twists on itself.

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Ulcerative Keratitis

The cornea—the transparent part of the eye—forms a cover over the iris and pupil. It also admits light to the inside of the eye. A corneal ulcer occurs when deeper layers of the cornea are lost; these ulcers are classified as superficial or deep.

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Anisocoria

The pupil is the circular opening in the center of the eye that allows light to pass through. The pupil expands when there is little light present, and contracts when there is a greater amount of light present.

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Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome

Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome is the medical term related to various upper airway problems found in short-nosed, flat-faced cats and dog breeds, such as Himalayans and Pekingese, respectively.

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Urethral prolapse is a condition where the urethra’s mucosal lining (the mucus producing lining of the canal that carries urine out of the bladder) falls out of place, often moving to the outer portion of the urethra, vaginal, or penile opening - making it visible.

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Urolithiasis (Cystine)

Urolithiasis is a medical term referring to the presence of crystals or stones in the urinary tract. When the stones are made up of cystine – a normal compound found in the body – they are called cystine stones.

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Urinary obstruction occurs mostly in male cats, but dogs and female cats may also be affected. It is a medical emergency and owners will most commonly see their animal straining to urinate, producing little or no urine each time.

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Chlamydiosis

Chylamydiosis in cats refers to a bacteria based chronic respiratory infection. Animals that have developed this infection will often exhibit traditional signs of an upper respiratory infection, such as watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. With treatment, the prognosis is positive.

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