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Pituitary gland tumors are very common in the canine. A productive form arising from the anterior pituitary is the primary cause of Cushing's disease of dogs. This tumor causes excessive production of cortisol from the adrenal cortex which leads to the classic signs of alopecia (hair loss), polyuria (excessive urination), polydipsia (excessive water drinking), and a pot-bellied appearance of ...
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Prostate cancer; Brain cancer; Hemangiosarcoma is a type of cancer that is common in dogs. [5] Hemangiosarcomas form from the cells lining blood vessels (endothelial cells) and can occur all over the body. These tumors can develop on the skin, subcutaneously, or on a blood vessel within an organ and are highly malignant.
In one study, 45% of the dogs that reached 10 years of age or older died of cancer. [1] Skin tumors are the most frequently diagnosed type of tumor in domestic animals for two reasons: 1. constant exposure of animal skin to the sun and external environment, 2. skin tumors are easy to see because they are on the outside of the animal. [2]
More than 100 cases of a mysterious dog illness have been seen at a Des Moines clinic. Here's what you need to know about the illness.
The dog really had a lot to say when she found out her mama's bed wasn't made (or unmade as the situation was) to her liking. The Boxer didn't back down when she presented her mama with her complaint.
A dog with degenerative myelopathy often stands with its legs close together and may not correct an unusual foot position due to a lack of conscious proprioception. Canine degenerative myelopathy, also known as chronic degenerative radiculomyelopathy, is an incurable, progressive disease of the canine spinal cord that is similar in many ways to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Interacting with dogs in such ways may strengthen people’s brain waves associated with rest and relaxation, as measured by brain tests, according to a small study published Wednesday in the ...