An Overview of Sarcoptic Mange (Scabies) in Dogs
The Organism and How It Lives Sarcoptic mange is the name for the skin disease caused by infection with the Sarcoptes scabiei mite. Mites are not insects; instead, they are more closely
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Alopecia X is a Pattern of Baldness
Alopecia is the medical term for baldness. The term does not specify a particular type, pattern or cause of baldness; it is a general term. There are many types of
Allergies: Atopic Dermatitis in Dogs and Cats
Atopy Atopy is defined as the genetic tendency to develop allergic diseases. These diseases are due to a heightened immune response to common substances in the environment, known as allergens.
Atrial Fibrillation in Dogs and Cats
What Makes a Normal Heart Beat? The heart is a large muscle with four chambers. There are two top chambers (left and right) called the atria and two bottom chambers
Ataxia in Dogs and Cats
When your pet is stumbling and staggering around, almost as though drunk, the condition is called ataxia. It is an inability to make normal, coordinated, voluntary movements but is not
Anaplasmosis in Dogs and Cats Is Tick-Borne
Anaplasmosis is a disease of dogs and rarely of cats caused by Anaplasma phagocytophilum. This infectious organism is an unusual type of bacteria known as a rickettsial agent/bacterium. The disease is transmitted
Anaplasmosis
Anaplasmosis is a tick-borne disease. Two forms of anaplasmosis are known: granulocytic anaplasmosis and infectious cyclic thrombocytopenia. Granulocytic anaplasmosis is more common. A dog can have both infections at the
Anal Glands and Anal Gland Abscess in Dogs and Cats
What are anal glands? Anal glands are two sac-like structures that release an unmistakable, foul-smelling fluid. It’s really unfortunate when veterinarians get that fluid on their clothing because then they
Allergic Conjunctivitis in Dogs and Cats
Conjunctivitis is inflammation of the conjunctiva in the eye. The conjunctiva is a pinkish mucous-secreting membrane, similar to the lining of your mouth and nose, that covers the eyeball and
Adverse Reactions to Spot-on Flea and Tick Products
Spot-on flea and tick products for dogs and cats have greatly improved the safety and convenience of controlling external parasites on our pets. Using pesticides that are many degrees less