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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

Dog

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

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.

The Vetster Editorial Team

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

The Vetster Editorial Team

Feb 9, 2021

7 min read

Dog

Leptospirosis in Dogs

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

The Vetster Editorial Team

Feb 8, 2021

7 min read

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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

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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

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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

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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

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