Veterinary health

Veterinary health

Of or relating to the medical profession that involves the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness in animals, as well as the preservation of animal welfare.

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mastocytoma, mast cell tumors

Veterinary health; Veterinary care

A growth of mast cells (cells in the dermis which is directly beneath the outer skin layer, which release histamine to counter allergens). These tumors may become malignant. ...

epilepsy

Veterinary health; Veterinary care

Abnormal electrical function of the brain causing disturbances of the nervous system.

hypothyroid

Veterinary health; Veterinary care

Decreased production of thyroxine, causing poor coat, weight gain, mental dullness, fatigue, cold intolerance, and infertility.

progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)

Veterinary health; Veterinary care

Any of a number of inherited diseases of the eye leading to blindness. Generally starts with difficulty seeing in the dark followed by a loss of vision in the daylight. In the bmd ...

stones

Veterinary health; Veterinary care

A mass, usually formed from mineral salts, occurring within the hollow organs: kidney, gallbladder, urinary bladder.

antibody

Veterinary health; Veterinary care

Proteins produced by the immune system in response to antigens; an important component of the immune system.

hypomyelination, tremblers

Veterinary health; Veterinary care

Reduction in the amount of myelin (cover or sheath) on the nerves. The disease has an early onset, in bmds is considered to be an autosomal recessive trait.