Results for: dog diet
Taurine
... 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 in dogs is usually found in pets eating a rice bran or rice-based diet. Taurine may be supplemented in the case of retinal degradation ...
Hip Dysplasia
...g 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 dysplasia are diet and genetics. Genetics means that there are some hereditary factors, al...
Arthritis
...ling or 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
GENERAL DESCRIPTION An allergy is simply a reaction the body has to a protein called an allergen. Most allergens that affect pets are from pollen, other animal dander, plants and insects. When the body is exposed to one of the many allergens, the immune system reacts or in most c...
Diabetes Mellitus in Cats
...ime treatment. The initial insulin injections and diet change help the cat’s body to use the insulin more efficiently, so they can go off of insulin after time. About 70% of cats with diabetes will need insulin injections, at least initially. SIGNS & SYMPTOMS ...
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
...ondition that normally affects large deep chested dogs. The stomach fills with gas and appears “bloated”, the stomach then turns over or twists on itself blocking both the entrance to and the exit fromthe stomach. This is an emergency, you must get your pet to a hospital ASAP, emergen...
Diabetes Mellitus in Dogs
...h2> Diabetes mellitus is a common disorder in dogs where the pancreas does not produce sufficient amounts of insulin. Insulin is needed so that your dog can properly transform glucose into energy. When their body does not produce enough, it results in high blood sugar, increased urination, a...
Vomiting
... help your veterinarian treat them appropriately. Dogs 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 ...
Parvovirus
...y new disease that appeared for the first time in dogs in 1978. It is thought to be a “puppy disease”, however adult and young adult dogs can be infected. Because of the severity of the disease and its rapid spread through the canine population, Parvo has aroused a great deal of public i...
Congestive Heart Failure
... prevalent in older and obese animals. Very large dog breeds, as well as toy and teacup sized breeds seem to be more prone to this condition. SOURCE & CAUSE(S) Heart problems and failure can be caused by old age, a number of diseases, heartw...
Infectious Canine Hepatitis
...ts 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 adults. Most cases occur in wild or unvaccinated dogs. SOURCE & CAUSE(S) Infectious Cani...