Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Dogs and Cats
Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is one of the more common acquired heart diseases in dogs. DCM is a primary disease of the heart muscle (cardio = heart; myo = muscle; pathy
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Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) in Dogs and Cats
Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is an extreme complication of numerous already life-threatening conditions leading to the deregulation of the body’s natural mechanisms of blood clotting and blood clot dissolving. In
Dust Mites: Minimizing Exposure in Dogs and Cats
House dust mites (Dermatophagoides farinae, Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus) are bugs that are in every home, and some pets are allergic to them. Because these mites are very small, they cannot be
Diskospondylitis (Intervertebral Disk Infection) in Dogs and Cats
Diskospondylitis is a bacterial or fungal infection of the disks between the vertebrae (intervertebral disks). This infection can occur in any area of the spinal column, and it can occur
Diets and Heart Disease in Dogs and Cats
Can pet diets cause heart problems? Yes. Thirty years ago, veterinarians recognized deficiency of an amino acid (taurine) as the most common cause of dilated cardiomyopathy in cats. Cats are unable to
Car Ride Anxiety in Dogs and Cats
Many people love to take their dog on errands and fun adventures in the car. Some even take their cats. Some dogs and cats become anxious in the car with
Common Household Items Can Poison Pets
The ASPCA’s Animal Poison Control lists these products as the most common ones that can poison pets. These are not the only ones, just the most common ones. Household Products
Chronic Kidney Disease in Dogs and Cats: Where to Begin
The terms chronic kidney disease, chronic renal failure, renal insufficiency, chronic kidney failure, and kidney insufficiency all mean the same thing. For simplicity’s sake in terms of this article, the
Cryptorchidism (Retained Testicles) in Dogs and Cats
Cryptorchidism is a condition in which a male’s testicles have not descended (dropped) into the scrotum. At birth, a male puppy’s or kitten’s testicles are located near the inguinal ring.
Calcium Phosphorus Balance in Dogs and Cats
In renal insufficiency, phosphorus is not anyone’s friend. The same phosphorus that has so many helpful roles in the body (from transferring biochemical energy to combining with calcium to form