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Hemophilia A and B are inherited clotting disorders that cause problems with blood clotting, and make it difficult to control bleeding. Dogs are often diagnosed based on signs of excessive bleeding. Hemophilia is genetic, so it is vital to screen potential breeding animals. Carriers do not exhibit symptoms, but they should not be used in breeding programs.
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Infertility in a female dog is defined as the inability to conceive and deliver viable puppies, even when mated multiple times with a known fertile male surrounding the time of ovulation. This handout outlines the varying causes of infertility in female dogs and how they may be diagnosed and treated.
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Infertility in a male dog is defined as the inability to produce a successful pregnancy in a fertile female, even with multiple breedings near the time of ovulation. The causes of infertility fall under three broad categories: failure to copulate or ejaculate, poor semen quality, and prostatic disease. This handout explains the possible causes in detail, as well as methods to diagnose and treat them.
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Lysosomal storage diseases are a rare collection of conditions that are inherited. Many of them are more prevalent in certain breeds and are seen in the first few months of life. Clinical signs vary depending on the type of disease, but commonly include failure to thrive, incoordination, vision loss, and seizure. Prognosis is usually poor for long-term survival.
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Mastitis is inflammation of a mammary gland (breast). In most cases, mastitis is caused by a bacterial infection. Less commonly, mastitis may occur due to the mammary gland, or prolonged periods of milk accumulation without milk removal, leading to inflammation in the gland. This handout discusses causes, signs, diagnosis, and treatment of this condition.
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Miscarriage (spontaneous abortion) refers to the death of a fetus during pregnancy. It can occur at any time during pregnancy, though the signs vary depending on the stage at which it occurs. This handout discusses signs, diagnosis, and treatment.
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Many herding dog breeds (most commonly collies and Australian shepherds) have a mutation at the ABCB1 (or MDR1) gene that makes them more sensitive to the negative effects of certain medications. A similar ABCB1 mutation can occur in cats, although it is believed to be much less common. This handout explains how this mutation works and how to know if your pet is affected.
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Ovarian remnant syndrome is a condition that occurs when ovarian tissue remains inside the body after a female dog is spayed. This tissue can produce estrogen, triggering signs of heat (estrus) in the dog. Surgical treatment is typically recommended to prevent other health conditions from developing.
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Translated from the original English article Pyometra in Dogs -
Most pet pregnancies and deliveries go smoothly, but as a caring pet owner, you should be prepared for the unexpected. This handout outlines what you should know about common pregnancy complications.