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Lungworm infection is caused by one of several parasitic roundworms. Cats can get a lungworm infection by swallowing infective stages of parasitic lungworm. The exact way that a cat is infected varies according to the life cycle of the parasite. This handout outlines the signs, diagnosis, and treatment for lungworm in dogs.
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A luxating patella is a kneecap that moves out of its normal location. A luxating patella can be corrected surgically, especially if the patella luxates frequently. If your veterinarian performs surgery before arthritis or another knee injury occurs, the prognosis is excellent.
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A luxating patella is a kneecap that moves out of its normal location. A luxating patella can be corrected surgically, especially if the patella luxates frequently. If your veterinarian performs surgery before arthritis or another knee injury occurs, the prognosis is excellent.
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Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium that can be transmitted to dogs through the bite of an infected tick. Once in the bloodstream, the Lyme disease organism is carried to many parts of the body and is likely to localize in joints or kidneys.
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Lymphatic tumors are rare in pets. Lymphangiomas are benign and lymphangiosarcomas are malignant and have a moderate-to-high metastatic potential. Patients with lymphatic tumors typically have severe edema or cavity effusions because of lymphatic obstruction and leakage. These types of tumors occur more frequently in young dogs and cats. Treatment usually involves surgical excision and chemotherapy may be used as a follow-up treatment in the case of lymphangiosarcomas.
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Lymphocytic plasmacytic gastroenteritis is a form of inflammatory bowel disease. While the exact cause is not known, it is possible that the intestinal bacteria themselves may be involved in stimulating the immune response. Signs include diarrhea, vomiting, loss of appetite, weight loss, and blood in the stool/vomit. Treatment may include nutrition management, immunosuppressive medications, and dietary supplementation of cobalamin, prebiotics, and probiotics.
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Lymphocytic plasmacytic gastroenteritis is a form of inflammatory bowel disease. While the exact cause is not known, it is possible that the intestinal bacteria themselves may be involved in stimulating the immune response. Treatment may include nutrition management, immunosuppressive medications, and dietary supplementation of cobalamin, prebiotics, and probiotics.
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Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphocytes, which are cells involved in the immune system. These cells travel throughout the body, so lymphoma may affect one area or several parts. Vaccination for feline leukemia virus infection (FeLV) can reduce the likelihood of lymphoma in cats.
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Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphocytes, which are cells involved in the immune system. These cells travel throughout the body, so lymphoma may affect one area or several parts. Lymphoma is relatively common in dogs. There are four main types, and the prognosis varies depending on the type.