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In cats, skin problems are caused by a vast range of conditions, from allergies and physical injury to external parasites and infections. Skin infections comprise a big portion of reported…
Though different in the level of perception and sensitivity, the anatomy of a dog and a cat’s eye is pretty much similar to ours and is also prone to the same eye problems that affect us. These…
Caring for a pet is a huge responsibility and includes making sure that they are free from harm and diseases. This includes providing the necessary preventive care. Dogs and cats require regular…
The first visit to the vet can be nerve-wracking both for you and your pet. It’s only natural for them to be nervous. Your furry friend doesn’t understand the point of a veterinary visit. But you…
Almost all dog owners have probably seen their canine buddies have teary eyes, which can appear as if they’ve been crying. There are several different causes for excessive eye discharge in dogs,…
Fleas and ticks are external parasites that feed on the blood of their hosts, typically dogs, cats, and other mammals. Heavy infestations can lead to anemia and potentially serious complications…
Like humans, dogs are susceptible to developing eye problems and will show a wide variety of signs depending on the specific cause or severity. A common symptom of an eye problem seen in dogs is…
Like humans, dogs are prone to developing eye problems. Signs associated with most eye conditions often include redness of the eyes, usually accompanied by other symptoms such as excessive tear…
Corneal injuries, including scratches, abrasions, and ulceration, are common injuries in dogs and cats. Regardless of the cause, all eye injuries should be addressed immediately to avoid serious…
One of the important gastrointestinal (GI) organs in dogs is the liver and its counterpart, the gallbladder. It is responsible for many functions, including the digestion and absorption of fatty…
The spleen is one of the lesser-known organs in the body. Not everyone knows what the spleen does, let alone that they exist in a dog’s body. And though the organ performs important functions in…
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a serious problem in senior cats. Feline hypertension may be primary (without any underlying medical problem) or secondary (caused by another…
High blood pressure (also called hypertension) is an abnormal increase in blood pressure. A dog is said to be hypertensive when systolic blood pressure (SBP) exceeds 160 mmHg. The symptoms exhibited…
Cardiomyopathy is a group of diseases that affect the muscles of the heart. It is the most common form of heart disease diagnosed in cats and the most common cause of heart failure. Continue reading…
Cardiomyopathy is a common heart disease in dogs. It includes any disorder that affects the muscles of the heart which can eventually lead to the heart losing its ability to pump blood efficiently.…
Pacemakers are a life-saving intervention. These electronic devices can also help improve the quality of life in dogs diagnosed with certain heart problems. An artificial pacemaker is implanted to…
Tachycardia is a medical term for rapid heart rate. When tachycardia originates from the ventricles of the heart, it is known as ventricular tachycardia (VT or V-Tach). It is a serious form of…
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common and clinically important type of arrhythmia in veterinary medicine. It is rarely a medical emergency in itself. But since it’s an important complicating…
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