Pet Health Articles
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A cesarean section is surgery usually performed as an emergency to help deliver puppies. Complete recovery from anesthesia may take 2 to 12 hours. The puppies may also be sluggish and slow to nurse at first due to the anesthesia. The dog should be monitored for fever, abnormal vulvar discharge, and abnormalities at the incision.
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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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Chinchillas are generally hardy animals but are susceptible to several unique health conditions; understanding them will help you care for your pet and manage potential health problems. This handout describes the most common conditions seen in pet chinchillas.
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Cholangitis/cholangiohepatitis syndrome (CCHS) is an inflammatory liver disease. Cholangitis is inflammation of the bile ducts. Cholangiohepatitis is inflammation of the bile ducts, gallbladder, and surrounding liver tissue. This handout outlines clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.
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Collie eye anomaly (CEA), also called “collie eye defect,” is an inherited, developmental disease in dogs in which there is a mutation of the gene that determines the development of the eye. This mutation results in defects of many layers of the back of the eye. The most common sign of CEA is blindness.
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Turtles may be affected by one of the following diseases: metabolic bone disease (MBD), vitamin A deficiency, respiratory diseases, abscesses, shell infections, shell fractures, and parasites. Improper diet, poor water filtration, and lack of UV light are contributing factors for many aquatic turtle diseases. Seek immediate veterinary care if your aquatic turtle shows any deviation from normal.
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Turtles may be affected by any of the following conditions: metabolic bone disease (MBD), vitamin A deficiency, respiratory infections, abscesses, shell infections and fractures, and parasites. This article outlines typical signs and treatment for these common conditions. Seek immediate veterinary care if there is any deviation from normal in your pet turtle.
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Ulcerative keratitis is inflammation in the cornea of the eye. The signs of ulcerative keratitis depend somewhat on the cause and how long the condition has been present. There are many potential causes of ulcerative keratitis, including trauma, infection, and abnormal tear production. Antibiotic ointment or drops will be prescribed and it is important to prevent additional trauma to the cornea. Superficial corneal ulcers typically heal within 5 to 7 days. Deeper or more complicated ulcers may take several weeks to heal and may require surgery in addition to medical treatment.
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Cranial cruciate ligament disease (CCLD) is a disease of the knee joint in which the cranial cruciate ligament tears or ruptures, causing an unstable knee joint that creates pain, osteoarthritis, and limping. The most common cause of CCLD in cats is believed to be trauma.