Alternative Diets for Dogs and Cats
You’ve spoken with your veterinarian and are thinking about personally making your pet’s meals. There are about as many diet options for your pet as there are for you, so
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Abdominal Ultrasounds in Pets
An abdominal ultrasound (previously known as a sonogram) is a diagnostic tool for looking at the organs and structures inside your pet’s belly. It can see the liver, spleen, kidneys,
Aspergillosis in Dogs
Fungi of the Aspergillus genus are well known to most people as the lacy, fluffy mold that grows on foods kept a bit too long. There are over 180 species of Aspergillus fungi, and
Abscess: First Aid
Animal teeth and claws easily puncture skin, introducing bacteria under the skin. If the skin heals quickly, the bacteria become trapped and create pockets of infection commonly referred to as
Adrenal Tumor Treatment in Cushing’s Syndrome
Let’s assume an adrenal tumor has been confirmed with either blood testing, imaging, or both. Two questions must be answered next: Benign vs. Malignant While only approximately 15% of canine Cushing’s
Addison’s Disease (Hypoadrenocorticism)
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
Anorexia, or Lack of Appetite, in Dogs and Cats
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
Acute Hemorrhagic Diarrhea Syndrome (AHDS or HGE)
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
AAFCO Pet Food Labeling
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
Aural Hematoma in Dogs and Cats
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)