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Elevated alkaline phosphatase in a normal dog?

ALP is one of the most important liver enzymes we monitor on blood screens of our canine patients.  It is the most commonly elevated liver enzyme and also the least liver-specific enzyme. ALP stands...

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How to know if your dog has an ear infection and how to treat it

Signs of ear infections in a dog can include: head shaking, rubbing ears on the floor, discharge coming from the ears, a bad odor in the ears , and/or redness in the ears.  Treatment for ear...

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Causes of skin allergies and skin infections in dogs

Seasonal allergy versus food allergy in dogs The two most common causes for skin itching and infection in dogs are seasonal allergies (environmental allergy) and food allergies.  Just like there...

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Why is my dog suddenly falling over and acting drunk?

If your dog has suddenly started stumbling, listing to one side and tilting their head, they are suffering from vertigo or vestibular dysfunction. Vestibular dysfunction arises from a problem within...

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Is it a cat eye infection? Causes and treatments

Cat eye infections can be caused by both viruses and bacteria. Two pathogens (one virus and one bacteria) cause the majority of all pink in cats: herpes virus and chlamydophila. With appropriate...

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Balding and hair loss in cats: identifying the cause

Hair Loss in cats can happen for a variety of reasons. The major reasons for hair loss in cats are grouped into 3 categories: hair loss due to over grooming/self trauma, hair loss due to systemic...

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