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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cleft palate

Veterinary health; Veterinary care

A congenital split involving the hard or soft palate in the mouth. May cause nasal regurgitation in newborns. Known to be inherited in some breeds, may also be caused by ...

tricuspid valve defect

Veterinary health; Veterinary care

A defect in the heart valve that separates the right atrium and the right ventricle.

thrombocytopenic purpura

Veterinary health; Veterinary care

Is a disease characterized by the formation of platelet clots in the microcirculation (very small vessels). Exact cause is unclear but thought to be due to infections, inherited ...

entropion

Veterinary health; Veterinary care

Eyelids turn inward causing hair to irritate the surface of the eye. Normally requires surgical correction, and sometimes requires multiple surgeries.

pituitary gland

Veterinary health; Veterinary care

A hormone secreting (endocrine) gland at the base of the brain; it regulates growth as well as regulating the proper functioning of many other glands and processes.

murmur

Veterinary health; Veterinary care

An abnormal heart sound associated with the opening or closing of a heart valve. This may indicate a structural or functional abnormality.

cervical vertebral instability (wobblers)

Veterinary health; Veterinary care

Compression of the cervical (neck) spinal cord caused by instability or malformation of the cervical vertebrae. Dogs show lack of muscle coordination in the back legs and possibly ...