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Heart failure is the inability of the heart to maintain a circulation sufficient to meet the body's needs. Heart failure most usually describes a failure of the heart muscle (myocardial failure).
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Heartworm disease (dirofilariasis) is a serious and potentially fatal disease in dogs in many parts of the world. It is caused by a worm called Dirofilaria immitis.
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This tumour is a disordered and purposeless overgrowth of modified sebaceous glands known as the hepatoid glands. These glands only occur in dogs. T
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Hip dysplasia is a deformity of the hip which occurs during the growing period.
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Hookworms are parasites which get their name from the hook-like mouthparts they use to attach to the intestinal wall. Despite their small size, they suck large amounts of blood from the tiny vessels in the intestinal wall.
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Horner's syndrome is a common neurological disorder of the eye and facial muscles. The condition is usually sudden in onset.
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Hypocalcaemia is a term that refers to low blood concentrations of calcium. Calcium is an important electrolyte (chemical) within the body, and is needed for normal function of muscles and nerves.
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The thyroid gland regulates the rate of metabolism (body chemistry). If it is less functional than normal, metabolism slows down.
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Infectious bronchitis/tracheitis, called kennel cough or more appropriately canine cough (since it can occur anywhere) can be caused by several organisms.
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This is caused by the Myxoma virus which is widely distributed in the wild rabbit population. You might argue that your rabbit never comes into direct contact with animals from the wild and so does not need protection.