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Hemangiosarcoma (HSA) describes an aggressive cancer of the blood vessels. The visceral form leads to tumors inside the body, as opposed to the skin (cutaneous) form which has its own unique characteristics.
The Vetster Editorial Team
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Roundworms are a common type of intestinal parasite in dogs, acquired from consumption or contact with contaminated soil or prey species. Pets are often asymptomatic but when present symptoms include coughing, vomiting, diarrhea, or a swollen belly, and sometimes worms are visible in the feces.
Cat
Bacterial lower urinary tract infections (UTIs) occur when a bacterial infection arises in the urethra or bladder. UTIs commonly develop in association with a number of other conditions in cats such as urinary stones, constipation, megacolon, or other urinary tract diseases.
The nasopharyngeal tract is a conduit that connects the throat with the nasal cavities and the middle ear. Sometimes pinkish-white masses, known as polyps, grow in the nasopharyngeal tract in dogs.
Manx syndrome (sacrocaudal dysgenesis) is a collection of symptoms associated with the Manx breed of cat, due to their lack of a tail. A result of an inherited gene that affects development of the spine.
Vitamin D3 poisoning occurs when a pet consumes too much vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol). Common sources of vitamin D3 that cats are exposed to are human topical pharmaceuticals and some types of rodenticides.
Botulism is caused by ingestion of raw meat or carrion contaminated with the neurotoxin produced by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum. Initial symptoms may include diarrhea and vomiting related to the ingestion of spoiled meat.
Congenital oral deformations in cats are a series of defects of the mouth. Conditions that fall under this classification include cleft palate, cleft lip, malocclusions (abnormal alignment of teeth), over/under bites, delayed loss of baby teeth, and abnormal tooth enamel development.
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Polyradiculoneuritis (PRN), also known as coonhound paralysis, is a condition in dogs where the immune system attacks the nervous system resulting in inflammation of nerves, primarily in the legs. The cause of most forms of PRN is unknown, but coonhound paralysis is linked to a reaction to raccoon saliva.
Abnormal growth of cells (tumors) in the liver and bile system can be either benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous and prone to spread). Liver tissue, bile ducts and the gallbladder all have the potential to grow tumors in cats.
Hookworm disease describes infection with Ancylostoma or Uncinaria parasites. Hookworms are intestinal parasites and symptoms vary depending on the different species, age of onset, and severity of the worm burden.
The anal glands (AGs) are two small pouches located on either side of the anus. The glands produce secretions that are stored, then deposited on the feces during the passage of a stool.
4 min read
Horse
Iron poisoning is a potentially life-threatening condition that occurs when there is an excess of iron in a horse's system.
Testicular cancers arise from uncontrolled production of testicular cells and are the most common type of genital tumor in dogs. They are the second most common type of tumor affecting intact males overall.
Oxalate toxicosis occurs when horses ingest a toxic dose of oxalates, which are naturally occurring acid compounds that can be found in a number of plant species. Once ingested, the oxalate acids bind to calcium in food sources, preventing absorption of calcium by the body.
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