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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

Dog

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

Dog

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

Dog

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

Cat

Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)

Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) is an uncommon viral disease of cats, caused by a retrovirus similar to human immunodeficiency virus.

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Feb 9, 2021

9 min read

Cat

Cataracts in Cats

A cataract, a degenerative condition that affects the eyes, is characterized by a loss of clarity of the lens. The lens is a transparent structure that focuses the light on the retina, allowing clear vision

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Feb 9, 2021

7 min read

Dog

Leptospirosis in Dogs

Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection that affects many animals, including dogs and humans.

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Feb 8, 2021

7 min read

Dog

Canine coronavirus in dogs

Canine Coronavirus, also known as CCoV, is a viral infection of the intestines. This disease is short-lived and typically not fatal, but causes abdominal discomfort and pain for a few days. There are different types of coronavirus that each infect different animal species.

Feb 7, 2021

1 min read

Cat

Cancer in cats

Cancer in cats tends to be more aggressive than cancer in dogs. There are many different types of cancer in cats such as mammary cancer, skin cancer, and lymphoma.

Feb 7, 2021

2 min read

Cat

Broken bones in cats

There are many causes that can lead to broken bones in our feline friends, but the most common of them all are falls from major heights and accidents involving cars for cats who live outdoors.

Feb 7, 2021

2 min read

Cat

Bacterial infections in cats

Cats can fall ill or become injured from a variety of reasons. Many of the illnesses cats experience are caused by viral or bacterial infections.

Feb 7, 2021

2 min read

Dog

Kennel Cough in Dogs

Kennel cough, or canine Infectious Tracheobronchitis (ITB), is a common upper respiratory tract infection caused by infection with several different pathogens.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Feb 7, 2021

7 min read

Dog

Ehrlichiosis in Dogs

Canine ehrlichiosis, also known as hemorrhagic fever, is an infectious tick-borne illness that affects a dog’s blood cells.

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Feb 7, 2021

6 min read

Dog

Brucellosis in Dogs

Brucella canis is a species of bacteria that primarily infects dogs. While it is the leading cause of reproductive disease in dogs world-wide, it is not common in pet dogs in North America.

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Feb 7, 2021

5 min read

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