Dog Diarrhea: When is It Serious and How Do I Stop It? - Pet …
One of the most common problems we see in veterinary medicine is gastrointestinal (GI) upset/diarrhea.Sometimes it surprises me how quickly some clients will rush their dog to the clinic because of a little soft stool.
10 Common Causes of Kidney Disease in Cats - Pet Health Network
Kidney disease is a common problem in cats, affecting more than 1/3 of older cats 1,2.There are a number of causes that may affect different age groups and have different consequences. Ultimately though, chronic kidney disease (occurs over time) or acute kidney injury (occurs suddenly) will always have the same result—a sick kitty. The signs of illness in your cat reflect …
Dog Hip Surgery: What You Need to know about Femoral Head …
Zee Mahmood, a veterinary technician in Reading, PA, contributed to this article. The hip consists of a ball-and-socket joint. The ball (a.k.a. femoral head) is the top part of the femur or thigh bone.
Cat Diarrhea: When is it Serious and How Do I Stop It? - Pet Health …
One of the most common problems we see in veterinary medicine is gastrointestinal (GI) upset/diarrhea.Depending on your cat’s lifestyle, you may or may not be readily aware of the details of her bathroom habits.
Sudden Death in Dogs - Pet Health Network
The tragic unexpected loss of a dog is always painful. Most of us don’t think of our dogs suddenly dying with no warning, but it does occur. Understanding what happened and how it happened are a significant part of closure to our loss.
Is it an Emergency? Shivering, Lethargy, and More - Pet Health …
Common complaints of shivering/shaking, and weakness/lethargy. In part I of this article, we discussed the common complaints of vomiting, diarrhea and limping, and when you should panic—or, more often, not—when you note these signs in your pet. In this, the second part, we will discuss the common complaints of shivering/shaking, and weakness/lethargy.
Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia in Dogs (IMHA) - Pet Health …
Overview The red blood cells serve the crucial function of carrying oxygen to the cells in the body and picking up carbon dioxide. Anemia is a condition that arises when the number of red blood cells falls below normal values, or the red blood cells function improperly. There are many diseases and conditions that can cause anemia in dogs.A low red blood cell count can be the …
Top 10 Signs Your Dog May Be Sick (and What You Can Do About It)
How to tell if your dog is sick. A dog’s health changes with age, and our pets age much faster than we do. Symptoms: bad breath, excessive urination, appetite change, activity change, stiffness, oversleeping, coughing, dry skin and red eyes.
Geriatric Onset Laryngeal Paralysis Polyneuropathy (GOLPP)
2019年3月18日 — We used to believe that laryngeal paralysis was a standalone condition. Recent research shows that it’s a bit more complicated. Laryngeal paralysis is a disease of the nerves (poly-neuropathy) that can sometimes affect other body parts besides the larynx (voice box).
Two Ways of Spaying a Dog: Ovariohysterectomy vs. Ovariectomy
Zee Mahmood, a veterinary technician in Reading, PA, contributed to this article. Veterinarians like me constantly encourage pet guardians to have their female dogs spayed to avoid several life-threatening diseases, including pyometra (infection of the uterus) and mammary tumors (breast cancer). Spaying a female dog means removing the reproductive organs (i.e. the …