...an intestinal parasite found commonly in cats and dogs, especially young pets. These worms live in the stomach and intestines and can grow to be 7 inches long. Roundworms are the most common internal parasite found in dogs and cats. In adult dogs, roundworms rarely cause symptoms, but in young pet...
...>Hookworms are internal parasites found mostly in dogs, which may cause disease. There are three species of hookworm which can infect the dog, and four species afflicting cats, though dogs tend to be affected much more often. Hookworm infections tend to be more severe in younger dogs and cats un...
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Dexamethasone is many times more potent than other anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressing drugs including hydrocortisone and prednisone. It is often mixed with other drugs to treat difficult ear, eye, and skin infections. It reaches every system in the body and there...
GENERAL DESCRIPTION Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) is a retrovirus that infects cats throughout the United States. In the United States, 1-3% of healthy cats become infected with this virus. About 5% of FIV infected cats also have a disease called Feline Leukemia Virus. FIV is rela...
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HISTORY ORIGIN SWITZERLAND GROUP WORKING GROUP The Bernese Mountain Dog was bred to be a farm dog. This breed is a descendent of the Roman Mastiffs that were bred to fight for the Romans. APPEARANCE(S) Bernese Mountain Dogs are large powerful do...
HISTORY ORIGIN GERMANY GROUP WORKING GROUP Rottweilers are descendants from ancient Roman cattle dogs. The Romans used Rottweilers to herd and protect cattle. In more recent times they have been used as police and military dogs. APPEARANCE(S) R...
splenomegaly, enlarged spleen in dogs...
HISTORY ORIGIN GREAT BRITIAN GROUP WORKING GROUP The Mastiff has been around since Caesar was head of Rome. The Mastiff fought along side the Roman army and was greatly admired for their bravery. They have been used for centuries as guard dogs and hunting do...
HISTORY ORIGIN GREAT BRITIAN GROUP SPORTING GROUP The English springer spaniel originated in the 17th century and was used for flushing out and retrieving pheasants. They are still used today as pheasant hunting dogs. APPEARANCE(S) English Sp...
HISTORY ORIGIN SWITZERLAND GROUP WORKING GROUP The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog originated when the Romans crossed the Mastiffs with the Swiss dogs of the region. This breed was used primarily for herding and guarding since the middle Ages. APPEARANCE(S...
HISTORY ORIGIN GREAT BRITIAN GROUP SPORTING GROUP The Field Spaniel was developed in 19th century England and was used to flush out birds from the underbrush and retrieve them for the hunter. They are still used today as bird hunting dogs. APPEARANC...
HISTORY ORIGIN UNITED STATES GROUP HERDING GROUP The Australian Shepherd was actually bred in the US. This breed is thought to have ancestors from Spain, but the early settlers of the West bred these dogs to be farm dogs. APPEARANCE(S) Aus...
HISTORY ORIGIN FRANCE GROUP WORKING GROUP The Great Pyrenees come from the Pyrenees Mountains in France. These dogs have been used as the primary protectors for flocks of sheep since the early 17th century. In more recent times they have become popular compan...
General Description Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease of dogs and other mammals that primarily affects the liver or kidneys. Source & Cause Dogs can contract the bacteria by ingesting infected urine or rodent-contaminated garbage is the most import...
HISTORY ORIGIN GREAT BRITIAN GROUP NON SPORTING GROUP The Dalmatian was brought to England from an Arabian coastal area known as Dalmatia. They were known as coach dogs, as their job was to protect the coach and the passengers inside. APPEARANCE(S)
HISTORY ORIGIN UNITED STATES GROUP SPORTING GROUP The Chesapeake Bay Retriever originated in the early 19th century in Maryland. This breed is thought to have been bred from Newfoundland dogs and a duck retriever. The Chesapeake was created to be able to with...
HISTORY ORIGIN PORTUGAL GROUP WORKING GROUP Portuguese water dogs have existed in Portugal since the Middle Ages. These dogs have been used by the fisherman for swimming, herding schools of fish, and carrying notes from boat to boat. APPEARANCE(S)
HISTORY ORIGIN GREAT BRITIAN GROUP HERDING GROUP The Old English Sheepdog originated in 19th century England. They were used to drive herds of sheep to different grazing areas. Old English Sheepdogs were also used as livestock herders and guardians. It is tho...