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Vestibular disease is a condition that affects the vestibular system, which helps a dog maintain balance and move normally. The vestibular system has components in the brain and the inner ear. Disease or damage in these areas can affect a dog's balance and coordination.
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Just like other pets, mini-pigs should have a complete veterinary check-up after they are acquired and then annually after that. Your pig may need to be sedated for examination. Your veterinarian will determine the vaccines that are advisable for your pig, based on your pig's potential exposure to pathogens, breeding status, and geographic location. An analysis of your pig's feces should be performed annually to check for gastrointestinal parasites. Pet pigs should be screened for mites through a skin scraping. Veterinarians also will often help pig owners with hoof care and tusk trimming. Neutering of males and spaying of females is recommended for all pigs.
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Vitamin D poisoning occurs when a cat ingests a toxic dose of vitamin D. Common sources of vitamin D poisoning include rodenticides that contain vitamin D3 and certain human medications. The effects of vitamin D poisoning can last many weeks to months.
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Vitamin D poisoning occurs when a dog ingests a toxic dose of vitamin D. Common sources of vitamin D poisoning include rodenticides that contain vitamin D3 and certain human medications. The effects of vitamin D poisoning can last many weeks to months.
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Vomiting is a clinical sign that may occur with many diseases and problems. There can be many causes of vomiting. This handout outlines various types of vomiting, as well as potential causes, diagnosis and treatments for vomiting in your cat.
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Vomiting is a clinical sign that may occur with many diseases and problems. There can be many causes of vomiting. This handout outlines various types of vomiting, as well as potential causes, diagnosis, and treatments for vomiting in your dog.
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Von Willebrand disease (VWD) is an inherited bleeding disorder that is common in humans and dogs, but rare in cats. It is caused by a deficiency in a protein called von Willebrand factor (VWF), which is essential for blood clotting. These cats experience clotting difficulties because their platelets are unable to properly attach to injury sites.
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Von Willebrand disease (VWD) is the most common inherited bleeding disorder in humans and dogs. It is caused by a deficiency in a protein called von Willebrand factor (VWF), which is essential for blood clotting. VWD affects at least 30 different breeds, but the Doberman pinscher is the breed with the highest incidence.
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Von Willebrand disease causes an inability for blood to clot resulting in excessive bleeding. If this disease is suspected, initial screening tests include a complete blood count (CBC), buccal mucosal bleeding time, and a coagulation profile. More advanced diagnostics include assays that assess the quantity and functionality of vWF. DNA testing is available and most commonly used to evaluate animals used in breeding programs.
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Vulvoplasty, also called episioplasty, is a surgical procedure used to correct a recessed vulva, in which excess skin folds partially cover the vulva and can lead to irritation or infection. During a vulvoplasty, a small amount of tissue is removed above the vulva to expose the vulva more normally.