Do you have any information on Atkinson's Disease in Dogs. We recently had a 3-year-old German Shepard who developed sudden kidney failure and died. The vet says the dog had symptoms of Atkinson's Disease. Can't seem to find any information regarding prevention, detection and treatment. Cathy Wade.
Appendicitis is caused by a blockage of the hollow portion of the appendix. This is most commonly due to a calcified stone made of feces. Inflamed lymphoid tissue from a viral infection, parasites, gallstone, or tumors may also cause the blockage.
1 The appendix is a small, worm-like appendage attached to the colon. 2  Appendicitis occurs when the appendix becomes blocked, and bacteria invade and infect the wall and lumen of the appendix.  The most common complications of appendicitis are rupture, abscess, and peritonitis.