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Veterinary care
The medical care of animals.
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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. (note: in bmds, always ...
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 it is an autosomal ...
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.
