A viral disease that generally affects the digestive system or intestinal lining. Physical Symptoms Lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, depression. Cause/Transmission Transmitted from one infected animal to another via physical contact with body fluids or fecal matter. Treatment Consult your veterinarian. Dehydrated animals may be placed on fluid therapy …
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Similar to human hemophilia is the inability for blood to clot. Most commonly seen in Scottish Terriers, German Shepherds, Shorthaired Pointers, Doberman Pinschers, Golden Retrievers, Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, Shetland Sheepdogs, and Standard Poodles. Sometimes hypothyroidism is also in evidence. Physical Symptoms Bleeding occurring after surgery or injury that does not …
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Known as Milk Fever is caused by a vitamin or mineral deficiency, especially of calcium, occurring when a female dog’s body uses all its nutrients for her milk, leaving her own body depleted. This is a serious and life-threatening condition. Occurs at any time during or after pregnancy, though more …
