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A hematoma is caused by bleeding between the cartilage and skin of the ear flap.
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Allergies to pollen, dust, mold, flea bites, flea collars, and food can cause itchy, red, irritated skin.
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Arthritis causes pain, lameness, and stiffness of the joints and is not uncommon in larger, older dogs.
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Bloat can rapidly kill an otherwise healthy dog, especially large deep-chested dogs.
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Calluses typically appear where skin rubs against hard or rough surfaces, such as concrete.
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Canine Parvovirus attacks rapidly reproducing cells of the bone marrow, lymph nodes, heart (in very young dogs), and gastrointestinal tract.
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Cataracts are any opacity that occurs on the lens (an internal structure of the eye).
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Diabetic dogs typically drink and urinate excessively.
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Drugs, poisons, local irritation or inflammation, nervousness or fear, infectious disease, or a problem with salivary glands may cause abnormal drooling.
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During a typical seizure, dogs will: collapse, paddle their limbs, twitch, vocalize, urinate, or defecate.
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Hip dysphasia is a congenital inherited defect, most common in small dogs.
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Hot spots are a common problem, especially in light-coated breeds.
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Hot spots need to be clipped, cleaned, and medicated promptly. The source of the problem (fleas or impacted anal glands, for example) must be identified and resolved.
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If the tear gland on the inner surface of the dog’s nictitating membrane (third eyelid) becomes displaced, it can appear as a cherry-like growth in the inner corner of the eye.
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It is common for both male and female dogs to have bladder infections. Common symptoms are frequent urination and blood in the urine.
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Kennel cough symptoms include an intermittent dry, hacking cough, sometimes accompanied by nasal discharge.
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Microscopic heartworms enter a dog’s bloodstream via a mosquito bite and develop in the dog’s tissues.
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Rabies is transmitted by direct contact with the saliva of an infected animal, commonly a cow, rabbit, chicken, or cat.
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Ringworm is actually a fungal infection. Hair loss is seen in association with circular, scaly lesions.
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Ringworm, which is transmissible to humans, is diagnosed via skin scrapings and bacterial cultures.
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Seborrhea is usually incurable, but it can be controlled by regular bathing with a special shampoo.
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Seborrheic skin is flaky or covered with greasy, yellow-brown scales. This problem is caused by abnormal diet.
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Signs that may indicate a respiratory problem are: coughing, voice change or loss, nasal discharge, sneezing, noisy or difficult breathing, and abnormal sounds within the chest.
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The skin is an insignificant organ and protects the internal organs and tissues from invasion, changing temperatures, and dehydration.
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Tracheal collapse occurs most often in large breeds.