conditions and illness – Page 2 – CSU Veterinary Health System

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Dizzy dog or cat? It’s probably vestibular disease

Vestibular disease is a common condition in dogs and cats that is very similar to vertigo in humans. An inner ear imbalance can cause incoordination, turning, leaning, or even falling and rolling.

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If you have an older pet, be on the lookout for signs of dementia

If your dog is getting up there in age, it’s important to be on the lookout for signs of canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome (dog dementia) and see your veterinarian if you notice any changes.

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Spring is parvo season; avoid infection by vaccinating your puppy

Throughout spring and early summer, the emergency and urgent care service sees on average two to four cases per week of puppies with parvovirus, a virus that can be easily avoided by regularly vaccinating your dog.

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Sudden acquired retinal degeneration syndrome (SARDS) in dogs

Sudden acquired retinal degeneration syndrome (SARDS) in dogs remains poorly understood, but it causes rapid, permanent blindness due to retinal degeneration.

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Cataracts

Cataracts are opacities of the lens. The lens is a normally clear structure located behind the iris.

Uveitis

Inflammation inside the eye is called uveitis. Typically, this inflammation occurs due to leaky blood vessels in the iris (the colored portion of the eye).

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Brachycephalic ocular syndrome

Learn about brachycephalic ocular syndrome in dogs.

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Pannus

Pannus, or chronic superficial keratitis, is a progressive inflammatory immune mediated disease of the cornea (the transparent, domed surface of the eye).

Dry eye

Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (otherwise known as KCS or “dry eye syndrome”) results from insufficient tear production. The cause of dry eye is often unknown but is most often considered an immune-mediated disease.