Description
A set of flashcards about the most common dog diseases.
Very useful for dog owners, veterinarians, or even just for general knowledge.
Study Set Content:
Epilepsy
The presence of recurrent seizures that can be single or may occur in clusters resulting from an abnormal and excessive neuronal discharge and causes loss of control.
Arthritis
Inflammation of the joints of dogs is caused by abnormal cartilage development or damage like fractures or joint infection. It is characterized by lameness, stiffness, difficulty getting up and down, and swollen joints.
Vestibular Disease
Progressive disturbance of balance in older dogs is caused by ear infections, drugs, trauma, and hypothyroidism. It is characterized by head tilt, poor coordination, nausea, and circling in one direction.
Lyme Disease
A bacterial disease is caused by Lyme disease spirochete through ticks. It is characterized by swollen joints, swollen lymph nodes, lameness, fever, loss of appetite, and lethargy.
Cancer
Uncontrolled growth of cells in the body characterized by abnormal discharge from different body orifices, abdominal swelling, weight loss, change in appetite, difficulty breathing depression, and general weakness.
