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Bone & Joints: Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis What is the Difference between Arthritis and Osteoarthritis? Broadly, arthritis refers to inflammation of a joint/s. It may be caused by trauma, infection, an over-active immune system, degenerative or developmental problems. Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative j
Dermatology: Anal Gland Disease
Impacted Anal Glands What Are Anal Sacs? Anal sacs are a set of glands that are just under the skin near your pet’s anus. The two glands are located at the 4 and 8 o’clock positions just inside the entrance of the anus. The anal sacs fill with a foul-smelling fluid that is normally expressed through a tiny duct when animals pass stools. Animals may use their
Dermatology: Hairy Ears – To Pluck or Not to Pluck?
Hairy Ears – To Pluck or Not to Pluck? Did You Know? Epithelial migration is a process of self-cleaning and repair mechanism of the ear canals and ear drums. During epithelial migration, the old cells within the ear are gradually transported from deep within the ear canals (near the ear
Dermatology: Causes of Itchy Skin in Dogs
Itchy Skin and Allergies in Dogs Itchy skin can happen for a number of reasons in dogs ranging from flea bites, to allergies, to infections. As the skin’s normal reaction to most causes of itchy skin is to become pink/red, with or without a rash, it makes diagnosing the exact cause at home particularly difficult. We understand that seeing your dog constantly itching, scratc
Dermatology: Diagnostic Testing for Itchy Dogs
Itchy Skin and Allergies in Dogs Itchy skin can happen for a number of reasons in dogs ranging from flea bites, to allergies, to infections. As the skin’s normal reaction to most causes of itchy skin is to become pink/red, with or without a rash, it makes diagnosing the exact cause at home particularly difficult. We understand that seeing your dog constantly itching, scratc