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Otitis externa is inflammation of the external ear canal and is often referred to as an ear infection. Ear infections and otitis externa are common in dogs.
The Vetster Editorial Team
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Canine acne describes an inflammatory skin condition primarily affecting the chin and lips of young dogs. The underlying disease process is not fully understood, but it is thought that injury to the muzzle causes inflammation of the hair follicles which sometimes leads to secondary infection, pain and itchiness.
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Inflammation of the middle and inner ear affect the parts of the ear that are behind the eardrum. In dogs, this form of inflammation is usually caused by bacterial infection, which most often spreads to these structures from the external ear.
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The brown recluse spider (Loxosceles reclusa), is commonly found in the south central and southwestern United States. Envenomation by a brown recluse spider is also known as loxoscelism.
Tapeworms or *Cestoda*are a class of flat intestinal parasites commonly found in dogs. Dipylidium caninum is the most common species of tapeworm found in dogs and transmission occurs as a result of ingesting infected fleas.
Histoplasmosis is an infection acquired from soil contaminated with Histoplasma capsulatum fungus, usually originating from bat or bird droppings.
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Distemper is a highly contagious and common viral disease that affects dogs worldwide. Unvaccinated and immunocompromised dogs are at greatest risk. Distemper commonly causes coughing, nasal and eye discharge, vomiting, diarrhea, and incoordination.
Respiratory parasites are tiny organisms that infect the respiratory tract of dogs, and are spread through feces or contact with an infected animal. These parasites live in a host’s lungs, trachea, or airways, and may lead to symptoms such as coughing, rapid breathing, and lethargy.
Lice infestation, also known as pediculosis, describes parasitic infestation of the skin and hair with different species of lice. Infestation is more commonly seen in young, debilitated, and malnourished dogs.
Nasal mites (Pneumonyssus caninum) are a species of parasitic arachnids commonly found in the nasal cavity of dogs. Nasal mites affect up to a quarter of the canine population in some areas.
Tracheal collapse (TC) in dogs is a progressive condition affecting the trachea (windpipe). The trachea is held open by cartilage rings and TC describes weakening of the cartilage which results in narrowing of the windpipe, leading to obstruction of the upper airway.
Laryngeal Paralysis (LP) describes dysfunction of the nerves controlling the vocal folds in the throat. This paralysis leads to subsequent partial blockage of the windpipe in dogs.
Masticatory muscle myositis (MMM) is a condition in dogs where the immune system attacks the chewing muscles. Myositis is the term for inflammation of muscle tissue. The chewing muscles are on the top and sides of the head and are responsible for opening the mouth and chewing.
Gastric dilatation volvulus (GDV), commonly referred to as “bloat,” is a rapidly progressing, dangerous condition that results when the stomach twists on itself. GDV causes major blockage of blood flow to organs and requires immediate medical attention.
Ringworm, also known as dermatophytosis, is a fungal infection of the skin, hair, or nails in dogs. Ringworm is a common and highly contagious disease which presents with patches of hair loss alongside red and crusty lesions.
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