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Hypochromic anemia is a generic term for any type of anemia in which the red blood cells are paler than normal. (Hypo - refers to less, and chromic means colour.) A normal red blood cell has a biconcave disk shape and will have an area of pallor in its center when viewed microscopically. In hypochromic cells, this area of central pallor is ...
Reproductive diseases. Prostate disease * in dogs includes benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), prostatitis (infection of the prostate), cancer, and cysts and abscesses. BPH is the most common and is found in older intact (not neutered) dogs. Signs include blood in the urine and straining to urinate and defecate.
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).
Polychromasia is a disorder where there is an abnormally high number of immature red blood cells found in the bloodstream as a result of being prematurely released from the bone marrow during blood formation (poly - refers to many, and -chromasia means color.) These cells are often shades of grayish-blue. Polychromasia is usually a sign of bone ...
All dogs are at risk, so it's vital to know the causes and stay up to date with vaccinations. Canine distemper is highly contagious and can be deadly. All dogs are at risk, so it's vital to know ...
Liver shunts in dogs occur when veins that usually carry blood to the liver bypass the organ via an abnormal vessel. They can be tricky to deal with and cause some serious health issues if left ...
Rare acquired causes of microcytic anemia include lead poisoning, zinc deficiency, copper deficiency, alcohol, and certain medications. [ 3 ] Other causes that are typically thought of as causing normocytic anemia or macrocytic anemia must also be considered, as the presence of two or more causes of anemia can distort the typical picture.
Common causes of euthyroid sick syndrome include: neoplasia, renal disease, hepatic disease, neurological disease, cardiac failure, inflammatory disease, and diabetic ketoacidosis. [2] In 40-50% of dogs with Cushing's syndrome thyroxine and triiodothyronine levels are decreased. Cushing's is a potential differential diagnosis for hypothyroidism ...