Answering all your questions about pet care one post at a time!
May 31, 2024
Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) is the medical term for dry eye. Causes of KCS Dry eye in pets is commonly caused by an immune-mediated inflammation of the […]
February 14, 2024
Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) is a degenerative disease process of the spine that can result in back pain and loss of mobility. What causes IVDD The […]
October 25, 2023
Description Anticoagulant rodenticides are common poisons used to kill mice, rats, and other rodents. The poison causes life-threatening hemorrhage by interfering with normal blood clotting. Anticoagulant […]
August 3, 2023
Lyme disease is an illness caused by an infection with a spirochete bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi. Lyme disease is very common in the midwestern and northeastern […]
June 16, 2023
Fleas are insects that consume blood from mammal hosts. Adult fleas are tiny, measuring only 2.5 mm long. Their bodies are shiny and reddish brown in […]
May 3, 2023
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD) is a medical condition characterized by pain and inflammation in the bladder and urethra. Most incidents of FLUTD are caused […]
April 19, 2023
The thyroid gland helps to regulate the body’s metabolism by producing hormones. Hypothyroidism is an underactive thyroid gland. In dogs, hypothyroidism is commonly diagnosed between the […]
March 17, 2023
The kidneys are remarkable and complex organs that serves many essential functions. Essential kidney functions: Remove protein wastes and toxins from the body. Balance the body’s […]
February 3, 2023
Ingestion of chocolate can be a deadly mistake for dogs and cats. Chocolate (cacao) contains the substances caffeine and theobromine. These substances can have detrimental effects […]
January 5, 2023
Description A corneal ulcer occurs when the protective surface layer of the eye’s cornea is lost or damaged. Corneal ulcers range from superficial abrasions and small […]
November 2, 2022
The pancreas lies in the abdomen adjacent to the stomach and small intestine. The organ is vital for digestion and metabolism. The pancreas produces digestive enzymes […]
October 11, 2022
The liver is a remarkable and complex organ that serves many essential functions: Metabolizing proteins, fats, and carbohydrates Storing essential vitamins, minerals, and nutrients Producing bile […]
September 2, 2022
Hyperthyroidism is a common disease of the thyroid gland in cats caused by increased production of thyroid hormones by enlarged glands. The excess in circulating thyroid […]
August 9, 2022
Periodontal disease can have a significant impact on a pet’s general well being. Pets with Periodontal disease are living with chronic oral infection and pain. The […]
June 30, 2022
Seizures are sudden neurological events that cause changes in consciousness and involuntary movements. Seizures may manifest in many ways, but the clinical signs are usually the […]
May 31, 2022
What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a chronic endocrine disease characterized by high blood glucose (sugar) levels. Glucose comes from your pet’s diet and is required by […]
April 29, 2022
What is it? GI Stasis is a potentially fatal condition in rabbits and guinea pigs where the digestive system slows down or stops completely. When the […]
April 14, 2022
Description Canine infectious tracheobronchitis (Kennel Cough), also known as kennel cough, results from infection of the respiratory tract with one or more viruses and bacteria. It […]
February 1, 2022
Otitis Externa is the medical term for an infection and inflammation of the external ear canal. Otitis is a very common malady of cats and dogs […]
August 22, 2021
Most people take litter box use for granted. Our domestic cat’s ancestors would have never chosen to use small plastic boxes filled with a perfumed substrate […]
August 22, 2021
Food allergy is one of the five most common allergies or hypersensitivities known to affect dogs. In a pet with an allergy, the immune system overreacts […]
August 22, 2021
Description Cryptosporidiosis is an intestinal disease that causes chronic diarrhea in many animal species, including dogs, cats, farm animals, and humans. Causes Cryptosporidium species are microscopic, […]
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