Archive for September, 2010

ACUTE KIDNEY DISEASE.

September 27, 2010 by · 7 Comments
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This form occurs more frequently in younger dogs(2-6 years of age) and is characterised by sudden onset with obvious symtoms. Causes: * Infection, both bacterial and viral. * Trauma, e.g. motor vehicle accident, leading to: (a) direct damage to the kidneys; (b) shock, which results in reduced blood flow causing both damage to the kidneys [...]

KIDNEY DISEASES.

September 23, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
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The dog has two kidneys which filter waste products from the bloodstream. If the kidneys are not functioning properly, the waste products accumulate in the blood and have a toxic or poisoning effect on the dog. Waste products build up in the blood may eventually be fatal. If up to 75 per cent of each [...]

EAR HAEMATOMA. TREATMENT.

September 19, 2010 by · 1 Comment
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In the early formation of a haematoma, an ice pack will help to stop the internal bleeding and will reduce the swelling. If a blood filled cavity has formed, take the dog to the vet who will give it a general anaesthetic in order to drain the blood from the ear and to stitch a [...]

EAR HAEMATOMA. SIGNS.

September 15, 2010 by · 1 Comment
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Signs: Swelling of ear flap. The swelling can vary in size involving the whole or part of the flap. Swollen ear in early stages is soft to the touch but usually not painful. Soft swelling if tapped gives the impression of tapping a fluid-filled cavity. Next time treatment for ear haematomas.

HERNIATED DISC. TREATMENT.

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See your vet who will make a diagnosis based on the type of breed, examination and x-rays which may include a myelogram, a technique that involves injecting a dye into the spinal canal to highlight the herniated disc. Conservative treatment involves pain relievers, cage rest, anti-inflammatory agents to alleviate swelling and inflammation of the spinal [...]

EAR HEAMATOMA.

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Ear heamatoma is a circumscribed swelling of the ear flap containing blood. Cause: Rupture of a blood vessel in the ear flap caused by a bite, blow, infection or ear mites. The ear mites cause the dog to scratch the ear or shake it vigorously to the point where a blood vessel in the ear [...]

HERNIATED DISC. SIGNS.

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‘,width:’100′,height:’100′” width=”100″ height=”100″ align=”” />The signs may be sudden and acute, or gradual and progressive. Back: arched back, refuses to move, crying, weak in the hindlegs, ataxia (unco-ordinated movement of the hindlimbs), trembling with pain, unable to stand, and paralysis of the hindlimbs. Neck: Head tucked in, little or no head and neck movement, does [...]

HERNIATED DISC. CAUSES.

September 3, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
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Conformation: Dogs with short legs and long bodies, such as a dachshund, corgi and pekingese, are prone to disc problems in the back. Excessive movement and stress or placed on their back because of their shape or conformation. All these breeds, because of their conformation, can herniate a disc in the normal daily routine of [...]