Genetics
Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Persistent Right Aortic Arch: A Common Birth Defect Persistent right aortic arch is a relatively common congenital birth defect for German Shepherds and Irish Setters. Learn how it happens and what to look for. Read More > |
Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Cleft Lip and Palate in Puppies Cleft lip and cleft palate are common birth defects in puppies. Learn more about the cause and treatment of this oral deformity. Read More > |
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Cat Diseases & Conditions A-Z Cleft Lip and Palate in Kittens Cleft lip and cleft palate are common birth defects in kittens. Learn more about the cause and treatment of this oral deformity. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Persistent Right Aortic Arch: A Common Birth Defect Persistent right aortic arch is a relatively common congenital birth defect for German Shepherds and Irish Setters. Learn how it happens and what to look for. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Canine Degenerative Myelopathy: It's in the DNA A mutated gene is responsible for a crippling disease that may hit many popular breeds of dogs. Learn who to test for the disease before you adopt your next pup. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z November: National Pet Diabetes Month November is National Diabetes Month, and while this month was originally designed to increase awareness of this common endocrine disease in humans, we need to be aware of the growing prevalence of DM in dogs and cats also. Read More > |
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A Vet's Life Defeating Diabetes? Gene Therapy Cures Type I Diabetes in Dogs The groundbreaking research was conducted at Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB). In simplest terms, the scientists injected the diabetic dogs with gene therapy vectors in a single intramuscular injection. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Retinal Detachment in Cats or Dogs The retina is the light-sensitive tissue that lines the inner surface of the eye. When it becomes detached from the tissue supporting it, a very serious situation exists. Read More > |
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Cat Diseases & Conditions A-Z Anemia in Cats If your cat has anemia, there’s been a drop in the number of his red blood cells or his red blood cells aren’t functioning properly. Read More > |