Results for: cat diet
Taurine
...ize Taurine from glycine in their own bodies, but cats, being strict carnivores, never developed this ability. This is the main reason that cats especially should never be fed a 100% vegetarian diet. Dogs may also suffer a deficiency, but it is not found ad often as it is in cats. Taurine deficiency...
Hip Dysplasia
GENERAL DESCRIPTION Hip dysplasia is a condition that occurs during the growth process. Although any breed and size dog can be affected, it is most commonly seen in the larger breeds. SOURCE & CAUSE(S) The two leading causes of hip dys...
Arthritis
... inflammation of one or more joints in the dog or cat. SOURCE & CAUSE(S) Most arthritis is related to age. However, an injury or disease of the affected area are also common causes. There are generally two types of arthritis seen in dogs and cats: ...
Allergies
...res the IgE reaction. Elevated levels usually indicate an allergy. TREATMENT & MANAGEMENT Treatment options will depend on the condition of your pet at the time of exam. These options can range from intermittent doses of an over-the-counter anti...
Diabetes Mellitus in Cats
...etes mellitus is a commonly diagnosed disorder in cats where the pancreas does not produce sufficient amounts of insulin or has inadequate cell response to insulin. Insulin is needed so that your cat can properly transform glucose into energy. When their body does not produce enough, it results in h...
Bladder Stones
...auses for stone formation are bladder infections, dietary factors, and metabolic disorders. If stones are large enough, blockage can occur and this is an emergency situation. If a stone lodges somewhere in the urinary tract, urine is not able to pass out and begins to back up causing a great deal of...
Bloat
GENERAL DESCRIPTION Bloat is also known as Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus (GDV), stomach torsion, and twisted stomach. This is a life-threatening condition that normally affects large deep chested dogs. The stomach fills with gas and appears “bloated”, the stomac...
Diabetes Mellitus in Dogs
...thargy Comatose state Cataracts If an advanced diabetes case goes untreated, it can lead to an enlarged liver, increased susceptibility to infection, and neurological problems. DIAGNOSIS & TESTS Diagnosis begins with a complete hi...
Vomiting
...tend to vomit more readily than most other domesticated animals because the vomiting center in their brain is very well developed. Vomiting is often confused with regurgitation, which is the spitting up of undigested food without effort or retching. Actual vomiting is when the contents is ex...
Parvovirus
...ll fecal sample from your dog using a lubricated fecal loop. The feces is then put in a small container with a solution that will allow most of the fecal matter to sink and the parasite eggs to float. A slide is then made of the floating material and examined under a microscope. The slide is ...
Congestive Heart Failure
...ope to observe any murmurs or gurgling sounds indicating a build-up of fluid. They may also take a blood pressure reading which is typically a non-invasive process requiring no sedation. Your pet’s symptoms and breed history will be taken into account in their diagnosis. ...
Infectious Canine Hepatitis
GENERAL DESCRIPTION Infectious Canine Hepatitis is a highly contagious viral infection which affects the liver, kidneys, spleen, lungs, and eyes in dogs. It occurs worldwide, though it is rare in the United States, and mostly effects young dogs under 1 year of age, though it can effect ...