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Most swellings and tumours of the uterus are not cancerous. The commonest in the female dog is cystic endometrial hyperplasia (overgrowth of the inner lining of the uterus) due to hormone stimulation.
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Ultrasound examinations (known as ultrasonography, or echosonography) are imaging techniques in which deep structures of the body can be visualised by recording echoes of ultrasonic waves which are directed into the tissues. Depending on the images produced, ultrasound can take various forms.
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Incontinence indicates leakage of urine without the dog being aware of it happening. It can occur when the dog is lying down, often when asleep.
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Kidney tumours are rare in dogs and cats. When they do occur, they are almost invariably malignant (invasive and spreading) and called renal carcinoma.
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A urine analysis (or urinalysis) is a collection of relatively simple tests that can be undertaken in practice. The tests assess the physical and chemical composition of the urine.
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Ursodeoxycholic acid is used in the treatment of chronic liver problems because it protects liver cells.
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Urticaria is an allergic phenomenon. Food, drugs, vaccines and particularly insect bites and stings can be responsible.
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When we speak of training our pets, what we usually mean is that we want them to learn a specific task or behaviour.
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Uveitis is inflammation within the eye. It has a variety of synonyms.
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Recently the Vaccination Guidelines Group (VGG) of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) and the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) have produced vaccination suggestions for our pets.