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Anal gland (sac) disease is very common in dogs. The sacs frequently become impacted, probably due to blocking of the ducts.
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This tumour is a disordered and purposeless overgrowth of cells originating from the modified sweat glands of an anal sac.
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Analgesics or "pain-killers" include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and opioid analgesics. They are used to control pain such as in arthritis or following surgical operations.
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Anaphylaxis is the name given to a sudden, unusual or exaggerated reaction by an animal to a particular substance. It is always a very sudden (acute) reaction and in dogs frequently results in swelling of the face, head, ears and other parts of the body.
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Anorexia is a common problem in snakes but it is not a single disease – it is a sign brought on by many different causes.
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Unfortunately anthrax has been used as a method of bio-terrorism and cats can be infected, as can most mammals.
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Anthrax is an infection caused by the bacterial microorganism, Bacillus anthracis. This type of bacterium can develop small spherical bodies called spores within the bacterial cell.
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Different medicines may be prescribed to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestine. They work in various ways to allow the ulcer to heal.
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Antibiotics (or antibacterials) are used to treat bacterial infections. Different antibiotics are used to treat different infections.
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Antibodies are specialised proteins (immunoglobulins) that circulate in the blood stream. They are produced by a white blood cell called a plasma cell.