Adrenal Hormones The adrenal gland is so named because it is located just forward of the kidney (renal means kidney). The center of the gland is called the medulla and
Appetite loss and appetite reduction are important factors in illness assessment, and they must be recognized and reported as soon as possible. Acceptance of favorite foods often determines if a
The term hemorrhagic gastroenteritis basically means stomach and intestine inflammation with bleeding. This kind of bleeding inflammation might be seen in patients with parvovirus infection, pancreatitis, inflammatory bowel disease, or any number of other conditions but
Pet food marketing can get confusing. The labeling does not provide detailed nutritional information and it’s easily misunderstood by consumers. Try as you might, sometimes reading the label doesn’t give
Why is an Aural Hematoma a Problem? A hematoma is swelling created by a broken blood vessel after bleeding has occurred inside a tissue. Hematomas in the earflaps (aural hematomas)
The Organism and How It Lives Sarcoptic mange is the name for the skin disease caused by infection with the Sarcoptes scabiei mite. Mites are not insects; instead, they are more closely
Alopecia is the medical term for baldness. The term does not specify a particular type, pattern or cause of baldness; it is a general term. There are many types of
Atopy Atopy is defined as the genetic tendency to develop allergic diseases. These diseases are due to a heightened immune response to common substances in the environment, known as allergens.
What Makes a Normal Heart Beat? The heart is a large muscle with four chambers. There are two top chambers (left and right) called the atria and two bottom chambers
