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Canine demodex is a non-contagious parasitic skin disease caused by the microscopic mite, Demodex canis. This parasite may be found ...

Canine Cushings syndrome is a condition in which one or both adrenal glands produce an excess of cortisol and/or other ...

Canine congestive heart failure is a syndrome in which the right side of the heart cannot provide adequate blood flow ...

Coccidia are protozoan parasites that affect the gastrointestinal tract of cats, dogs and many other animals. Infection is often mild and ...

Dogs may be attracted to chocolate due to its aroma or sweet taste and will often eat large quantities when ...

Since dogs are motivated to explore the world with their mouths and exercise their jaws, they often chew any appealing ...

Glaucoma is a condition in which the pressure within the eye becomes elevated. It is often very painful and is ...

Barking is a form of vocal communication relatively unique to dogs. Close relatives of dogs, such as wolves and coyotes, ...

Autoimmune hemolytic anemia is a specific type of erythrocyte (red blood cell) deficiency in which the dogs immune system targets ...

Addisons disease, or hypoadrenocorticism, is caused by insufficient production of adrenal hormones. The adrenal glands are located by the kidneys ...