Stoic temperament: Because many of the biggest breeds were bred to be guard dogs, many are the strong, silent type. Slobbery kisses: Many of the biggest breeds are closely related to the Mastiff, one of the original dog types with saggy lips and lots of slobber.
IOP (intraocular pressure): The pressure created by the continual renewal of fluids within the eye. The normal IOP varies among individuals. The intraocular pressure is increased in glaucoma. In acute angle-closure glaucoma, the intraocular pressure rises rapidly because the iris blocks the angle in the front of the eye where the anterior chamber fluid normally drains out.
Intravenous pyelogram (IVP) is an x-ray exam that uses an injection of contrast material to evaluate your kidneys, ureters and bladder and help diagnose blood in the urine or pain in your side or lower back.An IVP may provide enough information to allow your doctor to treat you with medication and avoid surgery.n an IVP exam, an iodine-containing contrast material is injected through a vein in the arm. The contrast material then collects in the kidneys, ureters and bladder, sharply defining their appearance in bright white on the x-ray images.