The organism in or on which a parasite lives. For example, dogs and cats are hosts for fleas and roundworms.... ↪ Read more

A compound which binds (attaches) to the area on a cell at which histamine also binds. By binding at the same site, the antagonist blocks histamine from binding and prevents histamine from producing it's effects, which include the production of stomach acid.... ↪ Read more

A modified live vaccine that contains a higher number of virus particles than the 'average' vaccine. High titer vaccines can generally elicit an immune system response in young animals who have a maternal antibody level that would prevent them from responding to an 'average' vaccine.... ↪ Read more

The protrusion of an organ through an abnormal opening. Abnormal protrusion of organs through a weak spot or abnormal opening, usually in the abdominal or groin areas, The abnormal protrusion of part of an organ or tissue through the structures that normally contain it. Also called a rupture.... ↪ Read more

An inflammation or infection of the liver. Inflammation of the liver.... ↪ Read more

Pertaining to the liver. A synonym for liver.... ↪ Read more

To bleed excessively; may be the result of injury or blood clotting abnormalities.... ↪ Read more

Causing the red blood cells to break open.... ↪ Read more

A mass of blood within the tissues. Generally the result of trauma to the blood vessels or abnormal blood clootting. Localized collection of blood, a lump, Dogs can get them in their ear flaps from violent and repeated shaking of the head, from such things as ear infections or insect stings, The... ↪ Read more

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A condition in which the red blood cells are destroyed and this results in anemia. The specific type of anemia is called 'Heinz body anemia' because the red cells develop an abnormality called a 'Heinz body' which can be seen under the microscope. This anemia can occur as a reaction to certain... ↪ Read more

A species of parasitic worm that lives and reproduces in the chambers of the heart of an animal. Microscopic, immature worms (microfilariae) circulate in the blood and are taken in by mosquitoes that bite the animal. Microfilariae mature in the mouthparts of the mosquito and infect another... ↪ Read more