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A hematoma is a blood blister in the earflap, which could be caused by excessive head shaking or scratching due to ear mites, foreign bodies, dematting, or clipping.
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A vaccination is an inoculation given to produce immunity against a particular disease.
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Canine distemper is seen most often in elderly dogs and is fatal in 50 to 80 percent of the infected dogs.
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Canine Parvovirus is one of the most common and severe infectious diseases of dogs in the United States.
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Depending on the cause of the epilepsy, anti-convulsive drugs, administered under the supervision of a veterinarian, combined with neutering, may be effective in relieving seizures.
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Eyes are very delicate organs and very important to the dog. Any disease or noticeable irritation should receive immediate attention from a veterinarian.
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Dogs get Lyme disease when they get bit by an infected tick.
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Hip dysplasia is a hereditary abnormality of the hip joints which seems to occur primarily in smaller breeds.
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Infectious Canine Hepatitis is basically an infection in the liver, and since the liver is a vital organ of the body, cases of hepatitis are always serious.
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A hot spot is a red, moist, hot and irritated lesion.
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Lyme disease is transmitted by fleas and is a bacterial infection that features a skin rash, swollen joints, and flu-like symptoms.
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Most dogs, particularly large breeds, need special attention given to their teeth to preserve them and minimize mouth odor.
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Rabies, is a viral disease which can infect all mammals, including man.
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Most successful pet stylists will see and handle more pets in one month than the average pet owner handles in a lifetime.
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One type of uterine infection is called pyometra, which occurs most often in older, unspayed females and is probably due to hormonal imbalance.
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Rabies is usually spread by the bite of an infected animal because the virus is carried in the saliva and deposited in the wound.
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Rabies vaccinations may be given every year or every three years.
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The term cryptorchid means that, in a male dog, neither testicle has descended into the scrotum.
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Tracheobronchitis or “Whooping Cough” is an infectious disease of the respiratory system caused by a virus and complicated by a bacterial infection.
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Your primary concern is to make the pet look its best and to advise the client of any observed physical or behavioral concerns.