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Translated from the original English article Ehrlichiosis in Dogs -
Ehrlichiosis is a tick-borne bacterial infection spread by the brown dog tick in North America. There appear to be three stages of disease: acute, sub-clinical, and chronic or clinical. This handout explains clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
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An electrocardiogram (ECG, EKG) is a test that is used to assess the heart. More specifically, an ECG measures the transmission of an electrical impulse through the heart. This test is not painful and is typically performed as an outpatient procedure. Analyzing the electrical impulses produced as the heart beats can help identify a number of different abnormalities within the heart.
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Endocarditis is an infection of a heart valve, most often affecting the mitral or aortic valve. It can arise any time that bacteria enter the bloodstream, though it is more common when the heart valve has already been damaged for some other reason. This handout discusses the causes, clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of this condition.
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Translated from the original English article Cushing's Disease in Dogs -
Degenerative Joint Disease in Dogs
Se trata de un término más apropiado para describir la artritis crónica (osteoartritis) que consiste en un deterioro gradual del cartílago articular.
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Translated from the original English article Prostatic Disease in Dogs