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Ameloblastoma in the dog

Ameloblastoma in the dog

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The ameloblastoma is one of the most common odontogenic tumors of the dog. Although he is histologically benign, he behaves locally invasive: Without early removal, the tumor can massively destroy the bones of the lower or upper jaw, loosen teeth and make eating painful. In rare cases, it also occurs as a peripheral soft tissue tumor. Our goal is always a complete removal with healing intentions, because this is the only way we prevent relapse and preserve the quality of life of our four -legged patients. Studies show that conservative interventions such as pure curettage in over 90 % of cases lead to a quick recurrence VSSO.

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Dog in summer

Dog in summer

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Dogs love summer - just like us. But while we sweat and help us with ice or fan, our four -legged friends only have limited opportunities to regulate their body temperature. They hardly sweat - only over the paws and the nose - which means that they are strongly dependent on panting. Older dogs, dogs with thick undercoat and races with short noses such as boobs or French bulldog are particularly at risk.

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Dietary skin diseases

Dietary skin diseases

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Dietary skin diseases in the dog after Susan Paterson, Vetmb, MA, DVD, DECVD, FRCVS, Virtual Vet Derms, Kendal, United Kingdom Figure 1: Crusted lesions in the face of a husky with zinckresponsive dermatitis You asked ... How can nutrition caused skin diseases in dogs? The expert says ... skin diseases can be through nutrient deficiencies (inherited or acquired) or unwanted reactions (immunological or

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Fall management in dogs

Fall management in dogs

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Bully, a 5-year-old castrated male Labrador Retriever, was presented due to an increasing frequency of generalized seizures. Two years ago, idiopathic/primary epilepsy was diagnosed-based on the age of the first seizures (1–6 years), normal physical and neurological examinations between the seizures and unobtrusive metabolic laboratory values ​​(e.g. large blood count, clinical-chemical profile, bile acids, urine examination).

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shortened elimination diet in dogs

Shortened elimination diet in dogs

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The elimination diet is an important part of the diagnosis of feed -induced atopic dermatitis (FIAD) in dogs. Traditionally, such a diet attempt takes eight weeks, which is a challenge for many animal owners. A shorter alternative could make the process easier without affecting the accuracy. A recent study shows that the use of prednisolone or Oclacitinib at the beginning of the diet can be shortened.

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Tendon injury in dogs

Tendon injury in dogs

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Your dog has strained or injured a tendon in the front leg area. Such an injury can occur when dogs e.g. B. are very active in sports (hunting, agility, ball games) and overexert themselves or twist an ankle. Typical signs include a limp (lameness), pain on palpation and sometimes slight swelling in the joint.

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Panostitis in dogs

Panostitis in dogs

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Panostitis is a disease that often unsettles dog owners. It mainly affects young dogs and manifests itself through sudden and often painful lameness. But what exactly is behind this disease? How does it occur, what symptoms does it show and what measures can be taken? In this article we will examine panostitis in detail and give you all the important information you need as a dog owner.

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Growth of dogs

Growth of dogs

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Dogs, whether small or large, grow quickly in their first months of life and go through intensive periods of physical development. But when do dogs actually stop growing, and how can dog owners ensure proper care and nutrition so that the young dog grows up healthy? In this article, we look at the different stages of growth, the role of growth plates, and possible health risks that can arise when dogs grow too quickly.

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Brachyuria

Brachyuria

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Brachyury, also known as stump tail, is a genetic peculiarity that occurs in some dog breeds. This shortening or lack of development of the tail can occur both naturally and through selective breeding. Below we will look at the biological background, the affected dog breeds, genetic inheritance and diagnostics.

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SPAID

SPAID

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Familial Shar Pei Fever (FSF) is a serious, genetic disease that only occurs in Shar Pei dogs. This breed, known for its distinctive wrinkles and special skin structure, suffers more often from auto-inflammatory diseases. One of these diseases is the so-called Shar Pei Autoinflammatory Disease (SPAID), which includes familial fever. In this article we would like to address the causes, symptoms, diagnostic procedures and treatment options in order to provide dog owners with the best possible information.

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DISHAA

DISHAA – Tool – immediately

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The DISHAA Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Tool was developed to help pet owners and veterinarians identify and evaluate age-related behavioral changes in dogs. Cognitive dysfunction in dogs, comparable to Alzheimer's disease in humans, often occurs in older dogs and is manifested by a progressive deterioration in cognitive abilities. The DISHAA tool can capture specific behavioral patterns to determine the severity of cognitive dysfunction.

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