Epilepsy is a seizure disorder. It can be idiopathic (unknown origin) or acquired. Acquired epilepsy is usually caused by a head trauma. One idea put forth about what causes idiopathic epilepsy is an imbalance in chemicals that transmit electrical impulses to the brain. The condition may be inherited in the following breeds: Beagles, Dachshunds, Keeshonden, […]
Trichiasis, Distichasis and Ectopic Cilia are eyelash disorders that can occur in dogs. They may occur at any age or in any breed, but some breeds are more prone to the disorders. Trichiasis , also known as entropion, is when the eyelash grows inward towards the eyeball or cornea. Symptoms are abnormal eye twitchews, change […]
Vaginitis is the the inflammation of the vagina. There are 2 types of vaginitis, juvenile and adult. Juvenile vaginitis occurs before the female matures and becomes fertile. Spayed females are more prone to adult vaginitis. There are a number of causes of vaginitis – a urinary tract infection (UTI), incontinence when small amounts of urine […]
