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Cryptococcosis is a fungal infection in dogs caused by fungus from the Cryptococcus genus. Exposure usually occurs through ingestion or inhalation of fungal spores found in soil or avian droppings.
The Vetster Editorial Team
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Pythiosis is an infection caused by Pythium insidiosum, an aquatic organism similar to a fungus. This organism is commonly found in stagnant water, and is particularly common in sub-tropical climates.
Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a common syndrome in dogs caused by heart dysfunction that leads to fluid build up in the chest cavity. Common symptoms of CHF are coughing, increased respiratory rate and effort, and exercise intolerance.
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Thymoma in dogs is a rare cancerous tumor of the thymus, a glandular organ located in the upper chest. The cause of thymoma is unknown. Thymoma can be classified as invasive or non-invasive.
Meningitis is an uncommon, potentially life threatening condition that refers to inflammation of the meninges. Meninges are membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord.
Valley Fever is an infection by the fungus Coccidioides immitis in dogs. This species of fungus is commonly found in dusty, dry areas in southwestern USA, Mexico, and parts of central and south America.
Portosystemic shunt (PSS) describes the condition in dogs in which blood flow via the portal vein (a vessel that carries blood to the liver from the abdominal organs) bypasses the liver, emptying directly into the bloodstream.
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Fractures can occur in the bones of the upper jaw (maxilla) or lower jaw (mandible) and are common in dogs.The most common cause of jaw fractures in dogs is collision with a vehicle. Dental disease and bone cancer can cause fracture without injury.
Limb fractures (broken legs) are fairly common in dogs. There are different types of fractures, and combinations are possible and are required in treatment considerations.
Adenocarcinoma is cancer of glandular tissue and it can develop almost anywhere in the body. Common locations for adenocarcinomas in dogs include the anal glands, mammary tissue, and prostate.
Cyanobacteria, commonly known as blue-green algae, are a group of bacteria that produce a toxin that is often lethal to dogs when consumed. Cyanobacteria proliferate and form blooms when temperatures rise or when levels of nitrogen in the water exceed normal levels, and dogs are exposed when they swim or drink.
A stroke, or cerebrovascular accident in dogs (CVA), is when there is a loss of blood flow to part of the brain, which damages brain tissue. There are two mechanisms of stroke: obstruction (ischemic) or rupture (hemorrhagic) of the blood vessels of the brain; ischemic events are more common in dogs.
Ectopic ureter is a congenital disorder in dogs in which the tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder connect to an abnormal location (urethra, vagina, colon, or uterus). Most often, the ureter connects below the bladder, bypassing the bladder sphincter and causing urinary leakage.
Esophagitis is inflammation of the lining of the esophagus. The first and most common sign of esophagitis is regurgitation, which is a passive process. Inflammation of the esophagus can have many different causes such as reflux during anesthesia, persistent vomiting, ingestion of caustic or abrasive foreign material...
Salmon poisoning disease (SPD) is a potentially life-threatening infectious disease that affects dogs and other members of the canine species. SPD is transmitted by a parasitic flatworm found in raw fish that is commonly infected with the Neorickettsia helminthoeca bacteria
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