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Anal Gland Problems
We are pleased to announce that in the coming weeks we will be providing step by step instructions on how to properly empty your pets anal glands. Please stay tuned to our website for this added content. PetsMD Veterinary Editorial Staff...
Cataract
... the eye becomes cloudy or opaque, it is called a cataract. In a normal state the lens is clear, and its job is to transmit and focus light on the retina which is in the back of the eye. If a cataract is present, the transmission of light is decreased and can eventually be blocked altogether. ...
Ursodiol
...SCRIPTION: Ursodiol is a bile acid given to cats and dogs for the treatment and prevention of gallstones. It is also used in the treatment of chronic liver problems. Ursodiol is not FDA approved for veterinary use, but it is common practice for veterinarians to prescribe this medicatio...
Hives for Cats
...The hives can be itchy, so you may notice your cat scratching at the hives or rubbing the face. This is not usually a life threatening situation, but you should seek veterinarian care as soon as possible. If you are not near a hospital, you can give your cat some Benadryl to combat the swelling, ...
Heat Stroke in Cats
... Heat stroke or Hyperthermia occurs when your cat is unable to keep its body temperature below a healthy range. Because of the way cats breathe and sweat, they are not very efficient temperature regulators. Sources & Cause(s) Normal rectal temperature in an a companio...
Hives Dogs
GENERAL DESCRIPTON Hives (urticaria) and a swollen face (angioedema) are common results to an allergic reaction. Small bumps will appear all over the skin and often the hair will be standing up over the swelling areas. When the body is exposed to one of the many allergens out there, the im...
Heat Stroke
... Body temperatures above 104°F can be an indication of heat stroke. Body temperatures over 106°F are considered severe and may result in permanent damage or death. Severity of symptoms depends on duration and temperature. Although 106°F seems like a body temperature only achieved on a...
Corneal Ulcer
...the window of the eye. It is transparent and is located at the front of the eyeball. When this window suffers some kind of trauma, it causes an ulcer to form on the window. SOURCE & CAUSE(S) Most corneal ulcers are caused from an injury or by an infection that penetr...
Leptospirosis (Canine)
General Description Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease of dogs and other mammals that primarily affects the liver or kidneys. Source & Cause Dogs can contract the bacteria by ingesting infected urine or rodent-contaminated garbage is the most import...
Abscess
...to the skin and are most commonly the result of a cat or dog fight where the incidence of a puncture wound is high. Abscesses will form when the body detects bacteria or a foreign body under the skin. As a defense mechanism the body sends out white blood cells to the area to "clean up" or wall off t...
Abrasions
...ozing discharge. (You may notice the veterinary technician will put a large glob of KY Jelly right on top of the wound before he/she clips the hair, this is done to protect the area from any additional dirt and hair getting into the wound while clipping.) ...
Pleural Effusion
...y filling with air. It is found in both dogs and cats, but is more common in cats. Pleural effusion is the most common cause of breathing problems in cats. This problem may become life threatening if left untreated. SOURCE & CAUSE(S) Fluid can collect around the lungs ...
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 ...
Black Widow Spider Bite
...ation can cause abnormally high blood pressure in cats, which makes them particularly susceptible to death. Dogs that receive prompt veterinary care tend to do well after a Black Widow bite. SOURCE & CAUSE(S) The toxin found in the venom of the Black Widow Spider is a protein...
Pyometra
...unspayed female dogs, though it may also occur in cats or young dogs. It can result in the accumulation of infection in the bloodstream or abdominal cavity, which can rapidly lead to systemic infection, shock, and death. The severity of symptoms varies depending on whether the female’s cer...
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus
...ficiency virus (FIV) is a retrovirus that infects cats throughout the United States. In the United States, 1-3% of healthy cats become infected with this virus. About 5% of FIV infected cats also have a disease called Feline Leukemia Virus. FIV is related to the HIV virus in humans however these dis...
Heartworm Disease (Feline)
...s most commonly affect dogs, but cases involving cats are on the rise. The veterinary community is spending an enormous amount of money to improve the public education level on the disease in hopes of decreasing the high numbers of cases being diagnosed. SOURCE & CAUSE(S)...
Glaucoma
...oma is the most common glaucoma found in dogs and cats. It is the result of increased intra-ocular pressure in the eye due to disease or injury. Some general causes include: Damage to the lens. In a trauma to the eye the lens becomes damaged this allows proteins to leak into the e...
Heartworm Disease (Canine)
...mmon.Heartworms are treatable and preventable.The veterinary community is spending an enormous amount of money to improve the public education level on the disease in hopes of decreasing the high numbers of cases being diagnosed. SOURCE & CAUSE(S) Heartworms are a specie...
Feline Leukemia Virus
...ine leukemia virus (FeLV) is a common disease of cats that occurs in outdoor cats or multi-cat households. It is the most common cause of cancer in cats and is often fatal. FeLV is the cause of a variety of diseases, not just leukemia. FeLV is specific to members of the cat family and does not p...