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Addison's Disease

Addison's Disease

Addison's Disease, also known as Hypoadrenocorticism, is a disease which causes damage to the adrenal glands. These glands are located near each kidney and are responsible for releasing hormones.

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Author(s): Lisa Mantellato, Cathy Lambert

Diabetes Mellitus in Dogs

Diabetes Mellitus in Dogs

This disease impairs the body's ability to utilise carbohydrates and sugars. The pancreas produces the hormone insulin which regulates the uptake of sugars into cells throughout the body.

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Author(s): Lisa Mantellato, Cathy Lambert

Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCPD)

Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCPD)

This disease is caused by an interruption to the blood supply in the hip joint, leading to degeneration of bone in the head of the femur (top part of the thigh bone).

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Author(s): Cathy Lambert

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