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Canine Bladder Cancer
Detailed (5 page) PDF document of bladder cancer in dogs, from Purdue University.
"How well are you managing urinary bladder cancer?"
Directed toward veterinarians, from DVM Magazine.
Canine Bladder Cancer and Lawn Herbicides
Purdue University researches have found a link between use of lawn chemicals and canine bladder cancer in those dogs that are exposed to chemical laden lawns.
"Piroxicam and Bladder Cancer in Canines"
Information about the drug Piroxicam and bladder cancer, from Oncolink.
Kidney
Disease in Dogs
Extensive coverage of canine kidney (renal) disease, including dietary concerns,
heredity, current research, and links to more kidney sites.
Kidney
Disease - Juvenile
Detailed information
on juvenile kidney disease and the genetics of inheritance.
Kidney
Failure - Chronic Renal Failure
What to watch for as your pet ages, and how to manage this disease, from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine.
Kidney Failure in the Dog and Cat
From ThePetCenter.com -- detailed discussion, terminology and photos.
Canine Kidney Disease
See views of normal an diseased kidneys, learn about acute versus chronic kidney failure, and how nutrition and diet play a role in kidney care.
Urinary
Incontinence in Our Pets
Different types of urinary incontinence, and various treatment modalities available.
Urinary Incontinence - Medication
Phenylpropanolamine (PPA) is a drug used to help with urinary incontinence in dogs. This article discusses uses, side effects, and cautions for this drug. NOTE from the Mar Vista site: This was a human drug that the FDA
removed from the US market. This drug has not had significant problems in veterinary medicine, but it is now considerably more expensive than it used to be.
Canine Urinary
Incontinence Study
This is a clinical trial evaluating the effectiveness of two different forms of injectable collagen for the treatment of urinary incontinence in female dogs. This study is being performed by the Purdue University Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences.
Urinary Incontinence - SleePee-Time Beds
Helpful product for incontinent pets (and their owners). Since urinary incontinence is often more of a problem while sleeping, these trademarked pet beds keep your pet dry and free from urinary scald and other problems resulting from incontinence.
Canine Prostatic Disease
There are several diseases that fall under the umbrella of prostatic disease and enlargment. Learn more about the various types of prostatic diseases and the treatment options here.
Canine Prostate Health
Veterinarian Henry De Boer Jr. discusses a swollen prostate diagnosis in a five year old show dog.
Urinary
Stones (Urolithiasis) - General
Also known as "bladder stones", this is an excellent site, complete
with photos of stones, radiographs, and ultrasound images.
Urinary
Stones (Urolithiasis) - General
Well-organized and informative review of urinary crystals in dogs. Includes a brief definition of terms.
Urinary
Stones (Urolithiasis) Illustrations
See illustrations of the bladder, urinary system and stones. Also available, an ultrasound photo of canine bladder stones.
Urinary
Stones (Urolithiasis) Q & A
Detailed article in a Question and Answer format.
Urinary Stones - Calcium Oxalate
This site is very well written - complete with photos of actual stones and radiographs of stones in a dog.
Urinary Stones - Clinical Treatment Trial
Participants sought for laser lithotripsy treatment(laser breakup of urinary bladder stones) at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine.
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