Archive for ‘Medical Conditions’

13 results.
Aug12

Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease

by admin on August 12th, 2012 at 3:14 pm
Posted In: Did you know?, Medical Conditions

What is Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease? Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) describes a collection of conditions that can affect the bladder and urethra of cats. This syndrome can have many possible causes, but cats generally exhibit similar, recognizable signs. Cats with FLUTD usually show signs of difficulty and pain when urinating, increased frequency […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Comments Off
Jul24

Gastric Dilatation/Volvus Syndrome In Dogs

by admin on July 24th, 2012 at 2:40 pm
Posted In: Did you know?, Medical Conditions

Overview Gastric dilatation is a condition that can develop in many different breeds of dogs. The condition is commonly associated with large meals and causes the stomach to dilate because of food and gas and may get to a point where neither may be expelled. As the stomach begins to dilate and expand, the pressure in the […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Comments Off
Jul17

Heat Stroke

by admin on July 17th, 2012 at 2:38 pm
Posted In: Did you know?, Medical Conditions

Every year, thousands of dogs suffer from heat stroke, which is defined as the elevation of body temperature above normal levels due to the production of excessive heat, exposure to excessive ambient temperatures or failure of the body properly to lose heat. Heat stroke is not the same as “having a fever.” Heat stroke, also […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Comments Off
Jun20

Feline Bartonella “The Cat Scratch Disease Bacteria”

by admin on June 20th, 2012 at 2:48 pm
Posted In: Did you know?, Medical Conditions

Healthy cats can carry six members of the Bartonella bacteria family in their blood, which are transmitted between cats by fleas and ticks.  The bacteria can be spread to people via cat scratches, bites, contact with fur, and probably rarely by infected fleas and ticks.    Prevalence of Infection The prevalence of Bartonella-infected cats varies […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Comments Off
Jun16

TightRope CCL: A New Surgical Option for Cruciate Repair

by admin on June 16th, 2012 at 3:34 pm
Posted In: In The News, Medical Advancements, Medical Conditions

What is cranial cruciate ligament disease? The cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) is one of the main stabilizing structures of the knee (stifle) joint in the mail hindlimbs of dogs.  The CCL is a rope-like structure inside the joint that acts as a static (constant) stabilizer of the knee, preventing abnormal “slipping” of the two bones […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Comments Off
May31

Dental Disease

by admin on May 31st, 2012 at 6:11 pm
Posted In: Did you know?, Medical Conditions

DENTAL DISEASE  DENTAL DISEASE IS THE #1 DIAGNOSED HEALTH ISSUE IN DOGS & CATS. Most pets with painful dental conditions do not show clinical signs that are obvious to the owner, but this does not mean that they are not feeling pain. They cannot tell you about the pain. In the wild, animals tend to […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Comments Off
May01

Heartworm Disease in Dogs

by admin on May 1st, 2012 at 1:03 pm
Posted In: Did you know?, Medical Conditions

  HEARTWORM DISEASE   What causes heartworm disease? Heartworm disease is caused by a parasite called “Dirofilaria immitis”.  Heartworms are most commonly found in dogs.  However, they can infect a wide variety of mammals including cats, ferrets, sea lions, bears, foxes, wolves, coyotes, and even people.  Adult heartworms generally live in the heart and major […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Comments Off
Apr13

Feline Leukemia

by admin on April 13th, 2012 at 9:00 am
Posted In: Did you know?, Medical Conditions

Feline leukemia is one of the most important causes of illness and death among cats.  It causes cancer in about 20% of infected cats and also contributes to other infectious diseases (such as anemia) by suppressing the immune system and bone marrow production.  A major source of spreading the disease is persistently infected cats that appear […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Comments Off
Apr09

Leptospirosis

by admin on April 9th, 2012 at 9:00 am
Posted In: Did you know?, Medical Conditions, Vaccinations

What is leptospirosis? Leptospirosis, or lepto, is a deadly bacterial disease spread by wildlife and domestic animals. Lepto is a zoonotic disease, meaning it can be passed from animals to people. Lepto has been diagnosed in all types of dogs.  All breed and sizes of dogs are at risk. Common lepto carriers include raccoons, skunks, […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Comments Off
Apr07

Rabies

by admin on April 7th, 2012 at 9:00 am
Posted In: Did you know?, Medical Conditions, Vaccinations

The rabies virus represents a serious risk to people and their pets – with hundreds of cases in pets each year in the United States alone.  All it takes to contract this deadly disease is exposure to an infected animal through a scratch, cut or bite. Fortunately, there’s something you can do.  A simple vaccination […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Comments Off
Apr02

Infectious Tracheobronchitis

by admin on April 2nd, 2012 at 9:00 am
Posted In: Did you know?, Medical Conditions

More popularly known as Kennel Cough, Infectious Tracheobronchitis is a highly contagious disease that is spread through airborne droplets.  Infectious Tracheobronchitis spreads freely at boarding facilities, grooming facilities, dog parks – basically any social situation that you may find a dog in. Like whooping cough in humans, kennel cough is an inflammation of the upper airways.  […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Comments Off
Mar04

Feline Herpes Virus

by admin on March 4th, 2012 at 8:17 am
Posted In: Medical Conditions

Is your feline friend bothered by recurring conjunctivitis?  Feline herpes virus (FHV-1) may be to blame.  FHV-1 is widespread in the general cat population and is transmitted by close contact with infected cats.  It is highly contagious, making cat-crowded environments perfect places for HFV-1 to thrive.  The virus can remain viable for up to 18 hours, […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Comments Off
Feb16

Arthritis

by admin on February 16th, 2012 at 9:55 am
Posted In: Did you know?, Medical Conditions

Nearly 20% of all dogs in the U.S. suffer from canine arthritis.  This disease develops gradually over time, and can cause your dog pain and prevent him from performing the simplest of tasks, like climbing the stairs or walking. Canine arthritis occurs in your dog’s joints.  A healthy joint consists of cartilage that covers and […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Comments Off