Twisting of the Spleen in Cats and Dogs

doghealthlibrary.com | dog allergy, dog diseases, dog health advice, dog health problems | Saturday, 06 December 2008

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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Ulcer in the Eye in Dogs

doghealthlibrary.com | dog allergy, dog diseases, dog health advice, dog health library | Saturday, 06 December 2008

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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Unequal Pupil Size

doghealthlibrary.com | dog allergy, dog diseases, dog health articles, dog health guide | Saturday, 06 December 2008

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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Urinary Tract / Kidney Stones (Cystine) in Dogs & Cats

doghealthlibrary.com | dog allergy, dog diseases, dog health problems, dogs health, dogs healthy | Thursday, 04 December 2008

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 Tract / Kidney Stones (Cystine) in Dogs & Cats

doghealthlibrary.com | dog allergy, dog diet, dog diseases, dog health advice, dog health guide, dog health question | Tuesday, 02 December 2008

Urolithiasis (Cystine)

Urolithiasis is a medical term referring to the presence of crystals or stones in the urinary tract.

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Urinary Tract Infections in Cats

doghealthlibrary.com | dog allergy, dog diet, dog diseases, dog health advice, dog health issue, dog health problem | Tuesday, 02 December 2008

Feline Idiopathic Lower Urinary Tract Disease

The medical term idiopathic refers to a disease of unknown cause. Feline idiopathic lower urinary tract disease is a general term for disorders characterized by blood in the urine, difficult or painful urination

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Urinary Tract Obstruction in Cats and Dogs

doghealthlibrary.com | dog diet, dog diseases, dog health problems, dogs health | Monday, 24 November 2008