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 […]