Bacterial Infection of the Breast in Dogs
Mastitis in Dogs Mastitis is a bacterial infection of one or more lactating (milk producing) glands in the breasts. It is often the result of…
Abnormal Molar Development in Dogs
Dilacerated Mandibular First Molar in Dogs The abnormal development and formation of the mandibular tooth, a molar located three teeth away from the midline of…
Antibiotic-resistant Bacterial Infections in Dogs
L-Form Bacterial Infections in Dogs L-form bacteria are formed as a spontaneous variant of bacteria with defective or absent cell walls, or when cell wall…
Abnormal Passage Between Artery and Vein in Dogs
Arteriovenous Fistula in Dogs An arteriovenous fistula is an abnormal, low resistance connection between an artery and a vein. If large enough, the fistula may…
Bacterial Infection (Nocardiosis) in Dogs
Nocardiosis in Dogs Nocardiosis is an uncommon infectious disease affecting several body systems, including the respiratory, musculoskeletal, and nervous systems. Both dogs and cats may…
Bacterial Infection (Actinomycosis) in Dogs
Actinomycosis in Dogs Actinomycosis is an infectious disease caused by gram positive, branching, pleomorphic (can change shape somewhat between a rod and coccus), rod-shaped bacteria…
Addison’s Disease in Dogs
Hypoadrenocorticism in Dogs Mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids are hormones normally produced by the adrenal glands, which are located near the kidneys. Both of these hormones are…
Abnormal Urine Outflow Due to Urinary Bladder Dysfunction in Dogs
Vesicourachal Diverticula in Dogs Vesicourachal diverticula is congenital condition in which the urachus — embryological canal or tube connecting the placenta with urinary bladder of…
Arrhythmias after Blunt Heart Trauma in Dogs
Traumatic Myocarditis in Dogs Traumatic myocarditis is the term applied to the syndrome of arrhythmias – irregular heartbeats – that sometimes complicates a blunt trauma…
Abnormal Protein Production in Dogs
Paraproteinemia in Dogs Plasma cells are white blood cells, which produce large quantities of antibodies, essential to the body’s immune response to invasions of bacteria…
Abnormal Heart Rhythm in Dogs
Sinus Bradycardia in Dogs Sinus bradycardia (SB) is indicated by a slower-than-normal rate of impulses in the sinus node. Also called the sinoatrial node (SAN),…
K9-1 Offers Various Tips for Howdini
K9-1 offered various dog advice for internet “how to” company Howdini. Train a puppy to sit: How to brush a dog’s teeth: How to clean…
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) in Dogs
Shock Lung in Dogs Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) refers to a condition of sudden respiratory failure due to fluid accumulation and severe inflammation in…
Adrenal Gland Cancer (Pheochromocytoma) in Dogs
Pheochromocytoma in Dogs A pheochromocytoma is a tumor of the adrenal gland, which causes the glands to make too much of certain hormones. This can…
Anemia Related to the Immune System in Dogs
Immune Mediated Anemia The immune system in a dog is made up of a collection of specialized cells, proteins, tissues, and organs, which all constitute…