Arthritis in dogs can cause stiffness, pain and reduced mobility, especially in older pets.
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Arthritis in dogs

Arthritis in dogs is a painful, life-altering disease that cannot be cured, only treated and prevented. Arthritis is actually a collective name for many rheumatological diseases. We refer to osteoarthritis, which is the result of wear and tear on the joints,…

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cartilage wear
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About cartilage wear in dogs in general

In the cartilage tissue of healthy dogs, cartilage breakdown and recovery are in balance. In the case of cartilage destruction, cartilage metabolism is upset and shifted towards degradation. The condition of the articular cartilage is then determined by the quality…

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Dog with visible skin tumor suspected to be mastocytoma, awaiting veterinary diagnosis.
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Mastocytoma (mast cell tumour) in dogs

Unfortunately, the exact causes of mastocytoma (mast cell tumor) in dogs are still unknown today, but it is one of the most common types of skin cancer in dogs. Mast cells, also called mastocytes, are specialized white blood cells that…

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Dog resting after osteosarcoma diagnosis, showing signs of bone cancer in the leg.
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Osteosarcoma (bone cancer) in dogs

Osteosarcoma is one of the most common types of cancer in dogs. It usually develops in middle-aged or older (although it is increasingly common in younger dogs, 2-3 years old), large breeds of dog (Bernese Mountain, Newfoundland, Great Dane, Pyrenean…

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Calmly resting dog diagnosed with hemangiosarcoma.
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Hemangiosarcoma in dogs

Hemangiosarcoma (tumor of blood vessels) is a very common, highly malignant type of cancer in dogs, and metastases often appear in the initial stages. Hemangiosarcoma occurs mainly in areas rich in blood vessels. However, it can actually appear anywhere in…

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The dog cancer and the medicinal mushroom

It helps to understand what exactly a tumour is One of the main functions of the immune system is to identify and destroy defective tumor cells before they can continue to reproduce themselves and the defect. Put simply, the most…

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Dog with elbow dysplasia looking up calmly while resting.
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Elbow dysplasia in dogs

Elbow dysplasia is the second most common hereditary musculoskeletal disease after hip dysplasia. It is most common in large dogs. Description of elbow dysplasia The essence of elbow dysplasia is that the articular surfaces of the arm bone and two…

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