Allergies
Do you get runny, itchy eyes when you get around cats? Does your throat hurt or itch after eating certain foods? Are you allergic to certain chemicals that cause rashes on your skin? You are probably quite familiar with people’s reactions to allergens, but what about your dog?
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Arthritis
Has your older dog started to slow down on walks? Is he/she unable to jump into the car or does he/she seem to have trouble going up the stairs? If you are seeing these signs, your pet may have arthritis.
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Diabetes
You may know of someone who has diabetes, or you may have it yourself. Did you know that cats and dogs also could get diabetes?
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Ferrets
These fun little animals are increasing in popularity in household throughout the US. In the same family as otters, badgers and even skunks ferrets are some of the most efficient hunters and are known for their trouble-making abilities.
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Geriatric Cats
The easiest way to determine your cat's age in "human years" is to multiply the number of years by five. ( Obviously there is a specific formula, but for an estimation, this works well for cats over 10). That means that ......
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Metabolic Bone Disease
If you are a reptile owner, you may have heard of this disease before. However you may not be aware that your pet could be at high risk of coming down with this illness.
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Torn ACL
If your dog loves to play ball, chase after squirrels or catch a frisbee, he could be at risk for tearing his anterior cruciate ligament
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Feather Picking
Preening is normal for birds to do, sometimes for up to 20% of their day. Normal preening does not lead to bald spots or sores. If you see this on your bird, you have a feather picker.
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Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism is seen mostly in geriatric (over 14 years old) cats. The most common things to see are a normally acting cat that has been slowly losing weight over a period of weeks or months with a ravenous appetite.
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Hypothyroidism
Similar to people, older dogs can be prone to hypothyroidism, a decrease in the production of thyroid hormone. This can affect activity level, weight and the skin. It seems more common in females than males,
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Fibrocartilagenous Emboli (FCE)
Fibrocartilagenous Emboli, or FCE, is a clot of cartilage and fibrin that causes a blockage of blood flow to the spinal cord. This lack of blood supply, known as ischemia, causes sudden severe weakeness or paralysis. Although the embolization can occur along any part of the.......
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Parvovirus
You may have heard of Parvo and the horror stories that accompany its diagnosis. Fortunately, because of vaccination, the number of parvo cases has decreased dramatically over the last 30 years. Because not all dogs are vaccinated or have...
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Kidney Disease
Kidney disease is a silent killer – often not being diagnosed until the kidney enzyme levels are significantly elevated and signs such as vomiting, weight loss, excessive urination and/or dehydration are evident. It is quite common in geriatric cats (>14 years), however no age or species is immune.
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Reasons to Spay and Neuter your Pet
Surgical sterilization of your pet has many benefits besides reducing unwanted litters. While this is probably one of the best reasons, spaying or neutering your pet also has many health advantages.
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Geriatric Dogs
As your canine companion begins to age, you may notice him/her slowing down on walks, a little stiffer getting up from a sitting position, possibly losing weight and even drinking and/or urinating more often. Maybe you have noticed him/her panting even...
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Hairballs in Rabbits
Similarly to cats, rabbits groom fairly extensively. In the wild, the high levels of roughage in their diets aids in removal of this hair through the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Our domesticated rabbits are commonly not fed enough fiber.
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Disclaimer:
This information is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to replace the diagnosis by a licensed veterinarian.
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