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- Bloat! A Life Threatening Emergency!
- Bloat is a complicated and severe disease that strikes large and giant breed dogs primarily. Bloat is one of the most frightening and urgent veterin … More »
- Pancreatitis
- Pancreatitis
The pancreas is a small organ that sits nestled between bowel loops of the upper small intestine. This small, spongy … More » - Diagnosis: ACL Rupture
Most football fans (and players) know what the ACL is. This tiny ligament, the anterior cruciate ligament, is an important … More »
- Diagnosis: Corneal Ulcer
Introduction
The eyes are delicate organs of the body. Any abnormality with one or … More »
- Diagnosis: Hyperthyroidism
Introduction
Your cat has been acting pretty cranky and you just got word from your veterina … More »
- Diagnosis: Kidney Failure
Introduction:
Chronic renal (kidney) failure is common in the pet population and most preval … More »
- Heat Stroke - Medical Emergency!
Heat stroke is a life-threatening emergency situation for your dog or cat, although certainly not as common in cats given … More »
- Diagnosis - Diabetes
Introduction
Diabetes mellitus is a commonly diagnosed endocrine disorder … More »
- Diagnosis: Hypothyroidism
- Introduction
So, you’ve just received the news from your veterinarian that your dog has hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidi … More » - Ear Infections in Dogs and Cats
- Ear infections are a common problem in dogs and cats, especially during the summer months. This brief article explains some of the more common cause … More »
- Arthritis Medication Concerns
- Arthritis Medication Concerns
With the recent news stories about popular medications used to treat arthritis symptoms in … More » - Addison's and Cushing's Diseases
- Although this is not the most exciting topic ever, these diseases are important to understand, especially if you have a middle-aged or older pet. … More »
- Allergic Disease in Dogs and Cats
- For many of us, the changing seasons mean the start of upper respiratory misery. Coughing, sneezing, wheezing, and congestion are all common compone … More »
- Feline Acne
- Did you ever wonder what those black bumps on your cat’s chin are? Well, most likely they are feline acne. Feline acne is a common problem … More »
- Feline Leukemia Virus
- Cats are different from dogs in many ways. For veterinarians, one noticeable difference is the viral infections that cats can suffer from. In a … More »
- Feline Viral Infections
- Cats are different from dogs in many ways. For veterinarians, one noticeable difference is the viral infections that cats can suffer from. In a … More »
- Common Eye Problems in Dogs
- Eyes are a very sensitive part of the body. Injury or disease affecting the eye can be an emergency situation. Untreated, many simple problems can … More »
- Developmental Orthopedic Disease
- You may be wondering why there are special diets for large and giant breed puppies. This article explains the science behind these specially formul … More »
- Epilepsy
- Epilepsy is a term that simply means seizure disorder. We often make a diagnosis of epilepsy when we cannot identify a cause for the seizures. Anoth … More »
- Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy and Panosteitis
- This condition, also known as HOD, is most commonly seen in rapidly growing large or giant breed puppies. Thankfully, it is an uncommon disorder. … More »
