LYMPHOMA (LYMPHOSARCOMA) – Canine

Lymphoma, or lymphosarcoma, is a cancer of the lymphocytes, which are a type of white blood cell associated with the immune system. The exact cause of lymphoma is unknown. Cats that are positive for feline leukemia virus (FeLV) are more likely to develop lymphoma than...

LYME DISEASE TESTS AND VACCINE – Canine

Lyme disease is transmitted to dogs (and humans) through the bite of an infected tick. Many veterinarians use a SNAP test to diagnose Lyme disease. The SNAP test requires only a small amount of blood and a few minutes to perform. Sometimes additional laboratory...

LIVER DISEASE TESTING – Canine

Liver disease is a very general term used to describe several conditions that can damage liver cells. Diagnosis of liver disease may require a combination of several tests. If liver disease progresses, it can eventually lead to decreased liver function, liver failure,...

LIPOMA – Canine

A lipoma is a benign (noncancerous) mass made of fat cells. These lumps may appear just under the skin anywhere on the body or inside the chest and abdomen. Middle-aged and older female dogs are more likely to have lipomas. All skin lumps should be examined by a...

LICK GRANULOMA – Canine

A lick granuloma is a thickened, hairless area of skin that results from excessive, repetitive licking or chewing. Signs of a lick granuloma include brown-stained hair around the lesion and an area of thickened skin that may be inflamed, infected, or ulcerated. The...