Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Dogs and Cats
Ketoacidosis is one of the most extreme complications of diabetes mellitus that can be experienced. Unfortunately, most cases of ketoacidosis are in patients that were not previously known to be
Diabetes Mellitus: Introduction
ake-Homes for Pet Diabetes: What is Diabetes Mellitus? In order to understand the problems involved in diabetes mellitus it is necessary to understand something of the normal body’s sugar metabolism. The
Diarrhea and Vomiting: First Aid
Diarrhea is the frequent evacuation of watery stools. Vomiting is the forceful expulsion of stomach contents through the mouth. What to Do Diarrhea and vomiting can quickly lead to serious
Demodicosis (Red Mange) is Caused by Mites on Dogs
Demodicosis (red mange, demodectic mange) is a skin disease caused by a small mite not visible to the naked eye. This mite lives down in the root of the hair.
Demodectic Mange in Dogs
The Culprit – Demodex Canis Demodectic mange, also called demodicosis, is caused by one of the microscopic mites of the Demodex genus. Three species of Demodex mites have been identified in dogs: Demodex canis, Demodex cornei, and Demodex injai. The
Dental Care and What to Expect
Root canals, dental x-rays, braces, crowns, caps, implants, and periodontal surgery for pets? You must be kidding! Not at all. Dental procedures are performed daily in veterinary practices. How does
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
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
