Stomatitis is a broad definition of inflammation of the gums and mucous membranes of the mouth. Refers to serious cases of gingivitis, periodontitis, pharyngitis, that include widespread irritation and ulceration of the tongue, gums, back of the throat, and palate.
· 5 min readA 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.
· 4 min readGlue toxicosis is an uncommon condition that occurs when dogs ingest household adhesive products. The severity of toxicosis varies depending on the kind of glue ingested.
· 7 min readSwimmer syndrome is a developmental deformity in which a puppy’s tendons and muscles do not develop the tension required to bring the legs under the body and allow for weight bearing and walking.
· 5 min readSwimmer’s tail is a common condition in dogs which presents with sudden onset pain and a limp tail, usually after swimming (especially in cold water) or strenuous exercise.
· 3 min readSynechiae in dogs is a condition of the eye that causes a displacement of the iris.
· 4 min readSynovial sarcoma in dogs is a soft tissue cancer of the joints. This is one of the most common types of cancer that affects the joints and has a variable prognosis with treatment.
· 3 min readSystemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease where the dog’s immune system attacks its own organs and tissues.
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