Horner’s Syndrome in Cats and Dogs
A syndrome is a collection of symptoms that have significance when they go together. It is important to realize that having a syndrome is not the same as having a
Heartworm Treatment for Dogs
It has been said that the treatment of heartworm infection is something of an art. There are several strategies that can be used depending on the dog’s medical condition, including
Hookworms in Cats and Dogs
Hookworms (Ancylostoma caninum, Ancylostoma braziliense, Uncinaria stenocephala) are one of the classical groups of internal parasites of puppies, the others being roundworms, tapeworms, and coccidia. Hookworm infection has several features that are of
Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Cats
Squamous cell carcinoma is not only the most common oral malignancy in cats, it has one of the poorest outcomes. In most cases, the goal is to minimize infection and
Hard to Regulate Diabetic Dogs
The goal in long-term management of diabetes mellitus is the alleviation of unpleasant clinical signs (constant thirst, weight loss, etc.) and the prevention of dangerous secondary conditions (infections, ketoacidosis, etc.).
Ovarian Remnant Syndrome in Dogs and Cats
Whether the patient is a dog or a cat, ovarian remnant syndrome is suspected when a spayed female pet appears to be coming into heat, something that should be impossible
Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy (HOD) in Dogs
Hypertrophic osteodystrophy is a developmental, auto-inflammatory disease of the bones that is usually first seen between 7 weeks and 8 months of age. In general, most cases will appear for
Hot Spots (Pyotraumatic Dermatitis) in Dogs and Cats
What are Hot Spots? When the weather gets warm, we start seeing more dogs with hot spots. These wounds are weepy, wet, red, and sometimes bloody when they are fresh, and
Hydrometra, Mucometra, and Pyometra in Dogs and Cats
Uterine disease in dogs and cats is often influenced by the hormone progesterone, which prepares a female for pregnancy and also helps the mother maintain a pregnancy. However, sometimes things
Hepatitis in Dogs
What is Hepatitis? Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver. It is a syndrome – a group of clinical signs or symptoms – rather than a specific disease, and it has