excessive ingestion of food... ↪ Read more

A small growth from mucous membranes such as those lining the nasal cavity and intestinal tract.... ↪ Read more

During one sexual season, continuing to come into heat if not bred. Cats are polyestrous, dogs are not.... ↪ Read more

Excessive thirst resulting in excessive drinking. Drinking large amounts of water.... ↪ Read more

The presence of extra toes.... ↪ Read more

Arthritis which involves two or more joints.... ↪ Read more

Cellular components found in the blood which help clots to form. In the body, microscopically small vessels often break in the normal course of events. Platelets and a protein called fibrinogen 'plug' the break in the vessel and prevent blood from leaking out. Small pieces of cells in the blood... ↪ Read more

A build-up of bacteria, saliva and food on the teeth. See also 'Tartar'. A flat elevated lesion of the skin. A flat surfaced, raised skin lesion.... ↪ Read more

Standing and walking with the hocks on or almost touching the floor.... ↪ Read more

A substance which is given that has no therapeutic value; often called a 'dummy pill' or 'sugar pill'. Often given to half of the patients in a trial of a new drug, to better assess the effectiveness of the new drug.... ↪ Read more

Substances which have an activity similar to estrogens and are produced by plants.... ↪ Read more

Substances in plants which affect a body system and may promote health and decrease the risk of a disease such as cancer.... ↪ Read more