The hip bone is formed by three bones: ilium, ischium, and pubis. At birth, these three component bones are separated by hyaline cartilage. They join each other in a Y-shaped portion of cartilage in the acetabulum.
The Cold Sore. The term cold sore is a generalized term for ulcerated lesions that result from several different causes. Similar to human reactions, canine skin can overreact to allergens and irritants, or the presence of a virus, and become red and inflamed.tomatitis. Stomatitis or sore mouth can cause lesions located in and around a dog's mouth. Stomatitis is most commonly present due to periodontal disease and can also be caused by lacerations or burns to the dog's mouth. It is accompanied by drooling, bad breath and a inability or unwillingness to eat.
Parasites. 1  Intestinal parasites Hookworms* are a common parasite of dogs. 2  Fleas* in dogs cause itching and hair loss. 3  Ticks* are an external parasite of the dog and can spread diseases such as Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, babesiosis, and ehrlichiosis. They can also cause a neurological disorder known as tick paralysis. Heartworm disease in dogs is spread by mosquitoes and is spread by the parasite Dirofilaria immitis.