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The Chow is known for being even tempered and to do well with children. As much as Chows are a joy to own, however, they also have health issues that can be inherited from one generation to the next. There a few simple steps that an owner can do to help...
Medical terminology refers to a specific process based on the Greek or Latin from which the word is derived. Dysplasia, which comes from Greek words meaning "bad formation or shape," is an abnormality within the cells of tissue that affects growth...
Miniature schnauzers are a popular breed of toy dog developed in Germany in the 1800s, when there was demand for small dogs. The schnauzer was already a favored breed in Germany, but very large. That dog was crossed with affenpinschers and miniature...
In this clip we're going to drill Allister's beak down just slightly. Some birds will get malformation of their beak where they don't match up. His matches up pretty well, it's just a little long in front so we're going to drill it down. We want to make...
The cerebellum organizes movements and sustains equilibrium. Cerebellar diseases in canines are cerebellar abiotrophy, cerebellar hypoplasia, infectious cerebellar diseases, granulomatous meningoencephalomyelitis, neoplastic cerebellar diseases, trauma...
The biology of a cat is full of amazing facts, from why cats always land on their feet, how they can "see" with their whiskers and how the little pocket on their ears helps them hear better.
Dogs are active creatures that often incur injuries. Most common injuries and painful syndromes that affect dogs involve the large hip joints and surrounding tissues. With a little care, most dogs can recover from hip injuries and continue their active...
Puppies are born without teeth, but in the first few months of life they have one set come in, then fall out, and then their adult teeth come in for good. This is a busy time for a puppy where teeth are concerned, and knowing what to expect can help the...
Wobbler's syndrome, or cervical vertebral instability (CVI), affects doberman pinschers and other large, fast-growing dog breeds. Wobbler's syndrome is painful and makes it difficult for the doberman to walk.
After you see your kitten in the middle of a seizure, you turn to the vet for help, You have to stop the first seizure before you can figure out why your kitten has had a seizure. This process will take several diagnostic tests and time before the vet...
Rottweiler dogs can be wonderful pets, but with their ownership comes a great amount of responsibility. Because of their size and strength, this breed of dog requires a good amount of training and may not be the type of dog that fits into every household...
The basset hound is a droopy-eyed, low-slung dog, originally bred for hunting small game. A scent hound, the basset is renowned for its tracking abilities. The basset is easily recognized by its long ears, which it uses to stir up animal scent from the...
There are several diseases in dogs that are either hereditary or may have an onset due to environmental elements. Some of the symptoms may start to occur as a puppy or may not be noticed until the dog is an adult. There are cures for these diseases and...
Kidney failure can be caused by many things, including contaminated dog food, such as the dog food scare in 2007. Juvenile Renal Disease and Familial Renal Disease also cause kidney failure in puppies. The puppies of many breeds, including Doberman...
Although most dogs love to run and play outdoors, often they're slowed down by knee problems. A dog's knee, which is known as the stifle, is similar to the human knee. The cranial cruciate ligament (which is the anterior cruciate ligament or ACL in...
The first two recorded Munchkin cats were found by a school teacher under a pick-up truck in rural Louisiana two decades ago. They take their names from the diminutive munchkins from the story "The Wizard of Oz." It is from these two cats that all the...
Dogs get weird lumps and diseases just like people do. Some of them are virtually identical to human diseases, and others have variations. It's important to keep an eye on your pets and be able to recognize the symptoms and signs of dog lumps and...
Many dogs suffer from ear infections at some point in their life. For some dogs they are a regular occurrence. Several different medications may be needed to clean the ear and then treat the infection. A veterinarian should determine the cause of the...
Dogs often have allergies that affect their eyes. The reaction may be to dust, dry weather, pollens, carpet cleaners, lawn treatments, food, insect bites and immune system problems. In dogs the reaction almost always results in conjunctivitis. The...
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