Articles
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Cherry eye is a common name for a prolapsed (popping out) third eyelid gland. The gland is responsible for most tear production in the eye, and treatment is recommended to prevent long-term damage, although some dogs will have a recurrence of the problem. An artificial tears ointment can help keep the eye lubricated until surgery is performed.
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Chronic bronchitis (also known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD) is a long-term inflammatory condition that affects the pulmonary or respiratory system. The most common sign is a chronic dry cough. This condition is irreversible and is slowly progressive. The diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis are outlined in this handout.
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This handout summarizes the normal function of the dog heart and outlines the abnormalities and changes associated with degeneration of the four different valves in the heart. Clinical signs associated with valve disease are summarized, as well as the recommended tests and treatments for this condition.
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Chronic hepatitis is a progressive inflammatory liver condition. Although there are many potential causes, often the underlying cause is not identified. Initially there may be no clinical signs but as liver scarring increases, signs can include decreased appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, abnormal bleeding and a bloated appearance. Diagnosis, treatment and prognosis are discussed.
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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is the inability of the kidneys to efficiently filter the blood of waste products. In dogs, chronic kidney disease is associated with aging. For most small dogs, the early signs of kidney disease occur around 10 to 14 years of age, while it may occur in large dogs as early as seven years of age. This handout describes clinical signs, causes, diagnosis, treatment, and nutritional management.
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Chronic lymphocytic leukemia is a slowly progressing cancer of a type of white blood cell called a lymphocyte. It can develop at any age but is more typically detected in middle-aged to senior dogs. It also seems to be more prevalent in German Shepherds and Golden Retrievers. This disease is often asymptomatic and detected on routine lab screening. Further diagnostic procedures, as well as treatments and prognoses, are described in this handout.
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Clostridial enterotoxicosis is a complex and poorly understood syndrome characterized by diarrhea that is associated with the bacteria Clostridium perfringens (CP). It is associated with acute or chronic diarrhea. Clostridial enterotoxicosis is not caused by the bacteria directly, but by a toxin produced by the bacteria.
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Coccidioidomycosis is a fungal disease caused by the soil fungus Coccidioides immitis or Coccidioides posadii. The early signs of coccidioidomycosis include fever, lethargy, lack of appetite, coughing, and joint pain. Diagnosis is by biopsy of lesions or blood testing for antibodies to the Coccidioides organism. The prognosis for recovery is dependent of the extent of lesions in the dog’s body.
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Lameness in Dogs
Si un perro no puede moverse de forma normal se dice que está cojo. Las causas de cojera más habituales son el dolor en una articulación o en sus estructuras de soporte o bien la inestabilidad de una articulación.
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Colitis refers to inflammation of the large intestine (colon). Colitis most commonly describes diarrhea or loose stools associated with the large bowel. Large bowel diarrhea is another term for colitis. This handout discusses signs, causes, diagnosis, and treatment.