Anemia Due to Chronic Kidney Disease in Dogs
Erythropoietin (EPO) is a glycoprotein hormone, produced in the kidneys, that controls the production of red blood cells. For development and maturation of red blood…
Anemia Due to Bone Marrow Failure (or Toxicity) in Dogs
Aplastic Anemia in Dogs Bone marrow plays a pivotal role in the origination and constant replenishment of important cells like red blood cells (RBCs), granulocytes…
Anemia Due to Deformed Red Blood Cells in Dogs
Anemia, Metabolic (Anemias With Spiculated Red Cells) in Dogs Metabolic anemia in dogs occurs as the result of any underlying disease related to the kidney,…
Antibodies that Attack Blood Cells at Lower Temperatures in Dogs
Cold Agglutinin Disease in Dogs The term agglutinin refers to an antibody that causes antigens, such as red blood cells or bacteria, to adhere to…
Anal Sac Disorders in Dogs
Image via iStock.com/mpikula Dogs have anal sacs on either side of the anus that fill with fluid produced by the anal glands. This fluid is…
Anxiety and Compulsive Disorders in Dogs
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in Dogs Compulsive disorder is characterized by a repetitious, relatively unchanging sequence of activities or movements that has no obvious purpose…
Abortion in Dogs
There are numerous reasons for why pet owners would like to prevent pregnancy in their pets. There are numerous reasons for why pet owners would…
Abnormal Growths in the Lower Intestines of Dogs
Rectoanal Polyps in Dogs Rectoanal polyps is characterized by the growth of flap-like protrusions in the anal and rectal walls. The polyps may be directly…
Accumulation of Air Between Chest and Lungs in Dogs
Pneumothorax in Dogs Pneumothorax is the medical term for an accumulation of air in the pleural space, the area between the chest wall and the…
Bacterial Infection (Pyelonephritis) of the Kidneys in Dogs
Pyelonephritis in Dogs Pyelonephritis is a bacterial infection of the renal pelvis, the funnel-like part of the ureter in the dog’s kidney. Normally, if pyelonephritis…
Arthritis of Multiple Joints in Dogs
Nonerosive, Immune-Mediated Polyarthritis in Dogs Nonerosive immune-mediated polyarthritis is an immune-mediated inflammatory disease of the diarthroidal joints (movable joints: shoulder, knee, etc.), which occurs in…
Abnormal Development of the Elbow in Dogs
Elbow Dysplasia in Dogs Elbow dysplasia is a condition caused by the abnormal growth of cells, tissue, or bone. The condition is characterized by a…
Abnormal Passageway Between the Mouth and Nasal Cavity in Dogs
Oronasal Fistula in Dogs A fistula is characterized as an abnormal passageway between two openings, hollow organs, or cavities. They occur as a result of…
Bacterial Infection (Metritis) of the Uterus in Dogs
Metritis in Dogs Metritis is inflammation of the endometrium (lining) of the uterus due to a bacterial infection, usually occurring within a week after a…
Anticoagulant Poisoning in Dogs
Anticoagulant Rodenticide Poisoning in Dogs The purpose of an anticoagulant is to prevent the coagulation (clotting) of blood. These agents are commonly used in rat…