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
Cervical (Neck) Disk Disease in Dogs and Cats
Cervical (neck) disk disease is an intervertebral disk pressing on the spinal cord, causing pressure and pain. It’s essentially the same condition as intervertebral disk disease, except it occurs in the
Corneal Ulcers and Erosions in Dogs and Cats
One of the classic eye problems veterinarians must address is a red eye. The red eye may or may not be obviously painful but when it is, the pet can be
Cherry Eye in Dogs and Cats
Prolapse of the Tear Gland of the Third Eyelid Unlike humans (who only have eyelid, technically called the nictitans or nictitating membrane, arises from the inner corner of the eye and
Cataracts in Dogs and Cats
The normal lens of the eye is a focusing device. It is completely clear and is suspended in position by tissue fibers (called zonules) just inside the pupil. The pupil
