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Many plants or their seeds contain substances that are metabolized in the animal’s organism to form hydrocyanic acid. This can lead to hydrocyanic acid poisoning. Ornamental plants such as the cherry laurel, but also many types of fruit (plums, peaches, apricots, etc.) contain so-called “cyanogenic glycosides” in some parts of
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After every harmless fight, it is advisable to check the dog for injuries – because even the smallest scratch can cause major damage. After every harmless fight, it is advisable to check the dog for injuries – because even the smallest scratch can cause major damage. Most of these injuries
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Causes Abdominal bleeding is usually caused by an injury to a blood vessel in the abdomen. Such a complication often occurs after an abdominal injury (e.g. a car accident, a bite) or during a tumorous disease – the tumor grows and destroys the tissue and blood vessels of the organ
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Herniated discs in dogs, like humans, are very common, cats are rarely affected. Small or large amounts of disc material protrude in the spinal canal and press on the spinal cord and nerves. This is very painful and severe compression can quickly cause irreparable damage to the spinal cord. General
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Babesiosis in dogs – also known as canine malaria – is caused by blood parasites that are transmitted by ticks. If left untreated, this disease is usually fatal for the dog. Here you will find important information on the subject. What are babesias? Babesia are small, unicellular parasites. They belong
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Dogs can suffer from various eye diseases. Here you will find important information about diseases and their treatment. The dog’s eye The dog’s eye includes the eyeball, the optic nerves and the visual center in the brain, where the incoming stimuli are processed. In addition, of course, blood vessels and
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Shortness of breath (dyspnea) in rabbits is a serious symptom. Swallowing air can subsequently lead to serious gas build-up in the gastrointestinal tract. Increased respiratory rate and depth as well as increased flank breathing are the first signs of dyspnea in rabbits. If a rabbit shows any of these symptoms,
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Asthma or chronic bronchial disease are rare respiratory diseases in cats. General description Clinically, respiratory diseases in cats manifest themselves in coughing, wheezing, a drop in performance, and shortness of breath. They are characterized by inflammation of the lower airways without an identifiable cause. Young and middle-aged cats are most
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Arthrosis (also: osteoarthrosis) in dogs is a progressive, chronic, degenerative disease of the articular cartilage. What is arthritis in dogs? In a healthy joint, cartilage covers the bone surfaces. Due to the formation of synovial fluid, the bones involved sliding smoothly over each other during movement. This sensitive system can
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Osteoarthritis is not only a painful disease for humans, dogs and cats can also suffer from it. Cause Osteoarthritis is one of the non-inflammatory joint diseases and mostly affects older animals. Osteoarthritis in dogs primarily affects larger breeds. Cartilage degeneration occurs for no apparent reason. Although articular cartilage degenerates, the
