Conjunctivitis is simply inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye (the mucous membrane that lines the inner surface of the eyelids and continues over the front part of the eyeball). When this tissue is infected, the eyes burn and become red and runny (hence the nickname “pinkeye”). There are many causes of conjunctivitis–many types of
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Mars Hill Animal Hospital ‘Dog Disease Questions’
What is conjunctivitis?
What is parvovirus?
Parvovirus is a dangerous virus that attacks dogs’ intestinal tracts. It can cause severe bloody diarrhea, vomiting, and electrolyte imbalances and can lead to severe dehydration, a buildup of toxins or poisons in the bloodstream, and eventually death. When puppies under 12 weeks old are infected, the virus can damage the heart muscle and cause
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What is Canine Distemper?
Canine distemper is a member of the paramyxovirus class. It is spread from dog to dog in secretions like saliva, urine and tears. It affects a variety of systems within the dog, such as the immune system (by suppressing the ability to make white blood cells and fight off infection), the central nervous system (resulting
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Arthritis
My ten year old dog is suffering from arthritis in her back hips. What can I do to make her more comfortable? If you haven’t already, you should take your dog to your veterinarian to find out if there are any medications that may help her with the discomfort and muscle strength in her back
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Stroke and Blood Clots
What treatments are recommended for dogs that have had a stroke or have blood clots? The typical stroke that strikes humans has only been seen in dogs in extremely rare cases. Though they’re rare, however, blood clots and other kinds of blockage can occur in any organ or other body part. (The term “stroke” refers
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