Veterinary care

Veterinary care

The medical care of animals.

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osteochondritis dessicans (OCD)

Veterinary health; Veterinary care

A piece of cartilage tears away forming a flap. The flap may reattach to the bone on its own, or it may tear away, becoming a joint mouse in the joint cavity. Symptoms include pain and limping. Often ...

sarcoma

Veterinary health; Veterinary care

Tumor formed of connective tissue cells: bone cartilage, muscle, blood vessel, or lymphoid tissue.

intussuception

Veterinary health; Veterinary care

The intestine telescopes on itself, causing a blockage.

fragmented coronoid process (FCP)

Veterinary health; Veterinary care

The coronoid process fragments forming a loose body in the elbow joint, called a joint mouse. See elbow dysplasia.

anemia

Veterinary health; Veterinary care

Reduction of red blood cells or hemoglobin. The red cells contain the protein ‘hemoglobin’ which binds oxygen in the red blood cell. This allows the transport of oxygen from the lungs to the tissues. ...

lymphoma, lymphosarcoma

Veterinary health; Veterinary care

Malignant tumor that arises from cells of the lymphoreticular system. Commonly presents with swollen lymph nodes, masses, enlarged liver or spleen, fevers, weight loss.