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Ear Mites in Cats

Ear mites are a common parasite found in the ear canal of cats. These microscopic creatures live on the surface of the skin, feeding on skin oil and ear wax.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Mar 3, 2021

5 min read

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Diarrhea in Cats

Diarrhea in cats is not uncommon. Diarrhea can be caused by allergies to food, food intolerance, toxic ingestion, parasite infection, or by eating something that the cat shouldn’t have.

Mar 3, 2021

1 min read

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Diabetes Mellitus in Cats

In feline diabetes, the body’s cells do not respond to insulin, the major hormone that regulates cellular absorption of blood sugar

The Vetster Editorial Team

Mar 3, 2021

7 min read

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Dental disease is an umbrella term for a number of disorders that affect the teeth, gums, and tooth support structures. In cats, the most common forms are gingivitis, periodontal disease, and tooth resorption (FORLs).

The Vetster Editorial Team

Mar 3, 2021

7 min read

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Corneal Ulcers (Ulcerative Keratitis) in Cats

Ulcerative keratitis is a type of inflammation of the cornea: the transparent surface of the eye. A corneal ulcer is the loss of specific cells produced by the outermost layer of the cornea.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Mar 3, 2021

5 min read

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Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD) in Dogs Version

Osteochonditis Dissecans (OCD) is a developmental condition where a flap of cartilage breaks off from the end of the bone, and lodges in the joint, triggering inflammation and pain. Osteochondrosis (OC) describes the abnormal development of cartilage which leads to OCD.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Feb 20, 2021

4 min read

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Arthritis (Osteoarthritis) in Dogs

Arthritis is a general term referring to damage and inflammation of joints. Osteoarthritis (OA) in dogs is a chronic, progressive form of this disease resulting in pain and reduced mobility.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Feb 20, 2021

6 min read

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Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease in dogs

Legg-Calve-Perthes disease is a disease that causes degeneration of the femoral head spontaneously. It is also known as avascular or aseptic necrosis of the femoral head.

Feb 20, 2021

1 min read

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Hypertrophic Osteopathy in dogs

Hypertrophic Osteopathy is a bone disease where new bone information appears in the limbs of a young growing dog. Although the exact mechanisms of the inflammation is poorly understood, it is thought to be an immune-mediated disorder.

Feb 20, 2021

1 min read

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Hip Dysplasia in Dogs

Hip dysplasia occurs when the hip joint develops in an abnormally loose manner, creating chronic instability in the hip joint.

Feb 10, 2021

5 min read

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Elbow Dysplasia in Dogs

Elbow dysplasia (ED) describes a group of developmental conditions which results in the bones of the elbow joint not fitting together perfectly.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Feb 10, 2021

4 min read

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Histiocytoma in dogs

A Histiocytoma is a growth that develops on the surface of a dog's skin. Histiocytomas are benign, non-cancerous nodules, commonly known as round cell tumors.

Feb 10, 2021

2 min read

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Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in Dogs

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is a disease that occurs in dogs and humans, caused by an infectious bacterium called Rickettsia rickettsii. It is one of the most common disease in dogs and it often transmitted through the bites of infected ticks.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Feb 10, 2021

5 min read

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Lyme Disease in Dogs

Lyme disease is an infectious disease spread by ticks. Typical symptoms in dogs include lameness, fever, fatigue, swollen lymph nodes and joints and loss of appetite.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Feb 10, 2021

6 min read

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