A condition in which the skin reacts abnormally to light, especially ultraviolet light or sunlight. It is usually caused by the interaction of light with certain chemicals in the skin such as antibiotics, other medications, hormones or toxins....
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The number of hours of light per 24-hour period....
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Cell in the body which 'eats' damaged cells and foreign substances such as virus and bacteria. A macrophage is a type of phagocyte....
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The area between the anus and the genital organs. The region around the anus....
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A deep infection around the anus which often results in ulcers and deep draining tracts, most commonly seen in German Shepherds....
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An enzyme produced by some bacteria which inactivates certain types of penicillin thus making the bacteria resistant to them....
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An infestation of lice. Infestation with lice....
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See Packed cell volume....
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Immunity produced by providing an animal with antibodies or immunologic cells from another source, such as colostrum. Compare with 'active immunity'....
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Act of giving birth. The process of giving birth. Giving birth. Birth....
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A term used to describe the administration of a drug by means other than by mouth....
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