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• Hip Dysplasia

  Hip dysplasia is a deformity of the hip which occurs during the growing period.

• Hookworm Infection

  Hookworms are parasites which get their name from the hook-like mouthparts they use to attach to the intestinal wall. Despite their small size, they suck large amounts of blood from the tiny vessels in the intestinal wall.

• Horner's Syndrome

  Horner's syndrome is a common neurological disorder of the eye and facial muscles. The condition is usually sudden in onset.

• Hypothyroidism

  The thyroid gland regulates the rate of metabolism (body chemistry). If it is less functional than normal, metabolism slows down.

• Infectious Bronchitis/Tracheitis - Canine Cough

  Infectious bronchitis/tracheitis, called kennel cough or more appropriately canine cough (since it can occur anywhere) can be caused by several organisms.

• Inflammatory Bowel Disease

  Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a chronic disease of the intestinal tract. Occasionally, the stomach may be involved.

• Intestinal Tumours

  Tumours of the intestinal epithelial lining include non-cancerous polyps, benign adenomas and malignant epithelial tumours (adenocarcinomas).

• Jaundice in Dogs

  It means that a yellow pigment is found in the blood and in the tissues. It is most easily seen in the gingiva (gums), the sclerae (white part of the eyes), and the pinnae (ear flaps).

• Kidney Disease - What Are the Diagnostic Tests?

  In addition to removing soluble waste products from the body, the kidneys help to regulate water balance and also produce erythropoietin, a hormone which controls red blood cell production in the bone marrow. With kidney disease erythropoietin production is often decreased which can result in chronic anaemia.

• Lack of Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopaenia

  This term indicates there is a decrease in the number of circulating blood platelets thus impairing blood clotting.