Diarrhea is not a disease, but a condition caused by high levels of the bile pigment bilirubin in the blood. The normal level of bilirubin in the blood serum is between 0.2 and 1.2 mg/dL. If it is withdrawn to above 3 mg/dL, the disease may develop yellow skin discoloration or white. of the eyes […]
Tag Archives: Genetic Diseases
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Jun
Jun
When you are pregnant, there are so many things to think about. Preparing for the baby to come and the birth are so overwhelming, that the pregnancy can often be overlooked. During your prenatal care, the doctor will ask you a host of questions, and offer you a wide range of tests. By knowing the […]
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Dec
Dec
The best thing you can do to reduce the chances of your purebred dog developing a genetic disease is by purchasing from a reputable breeder. A reputable breed will be a member of national breed organization, they will only breed to achieve the breed standard, and they will be willing to teach and advise you […]
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Nov
Nov
My son owns a dog that is a Border Collie Sheep Dog; actually, my son has a Border Collie that owns him. Her name is Pales. My son named her after the Roman patron goddess of shepherds and flocks; (Pretty clever, eh?). Pales the goddess, also presides over the health of domestic animals. He certainly […]
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Oct
Oct
Pug dogs belong to the toy group. They grow to about 8 inches in height, weigh about 18 pounds and have a life span of about12 to 14 years. However, like most pure bred dogs, Pugs are susceptible to several breed specific diseases and conditions. One of them, which is fatal, is Pug Dog Encephalitis. […]
Aortic dissection is a rare though life threatening medical condition in which a tear develops in the inner layer of the aorta. As blood flows through the tear and into the middle layer of the vessel, the layers begin to separate, or dissect. A rupture can then occur, causing blood to spill outside of the […]
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Jul
Jul
The Jack Russell Terrier is very popular and spirited breed of dog that has won the hearts of canine owners nationwide. This rather small breed of dog has a rather disproportionate amount of spunk and vitality which makes them both a joy and a handful to handle at times. The Jack Russell Terrier was originally […]
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Jan
Jan
No one wants to receive the unhappy news that they have a brain tumor. Fortunately, malignant brain tumors are relatively rare, accounting for around two percent of all cancers diagnosed in the U.S. Because most primary brain cancers are difficult to treat, the question is often asked, “Is brain tumor prevention possible?” The most common […]