Cancer is a Cellular Delinquent
Like people, our pets’ bodies develop cancer cells throughout their lifetime. In the lucky ones, these cells remain dormant and no malignancy ever grows; in others, the cells go mad
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Chylothorax is more Common in Cats than Dogs
First, the Basics Let us consider the chest cavity for a moment. The chest can also be called the thorax and the chest cavity is sometimes called the thoracic cavity.
Cutaneous Vasculitis in Dogs and Cats
Vasculitis is an inflammatory process of the blood vessels (arteries, veins, or capillaries). Cutaneous means the skin is affected. When skin blood vessels are inflamed, this is called cutaneous vasculitis. Weakened
COVID-19 FAQ for Pet Owners
This FAQ is mostly a resource from external sites that provide up-to-date information about COVID-19 and the SARS-CoV-2 virus as it pertains to veterinarians and pets. A novel coronavirus, named
Copper Storage Disease in Dogs
What is copper storage disease? Copper is an essential nutrient needed in small amounts by your pet’s body for energy production, antioxidant defense, connective tissue formation, and many other biological
Congestive Heart Failure in Dogs and Cats
What is Congestive Heart Failure? Congestive heart failure (CHF) is the clinical syndrome of fluid retention due to severe heart disease. In dogs and cats, the fluid is retained in
Collie Eye Anomaly in Dogs
Collie eye anomaly (CEA) is an inherited syndrome of eye problems that can cause vision defects. The disease occurs in both eyes, but each eye may be affected differently. The
Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome in Dogs
What is Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome? Cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS) is essentially the dog equivalent of Alzheimer’s disease. With CDS, a dog’s brain gradually degenerates, leading to abnormal and senile behaviors
Clostridium difficile Becoming more Common in North America
What Is Clostridium difficile? Some strains contain genes that allow them to produce toxins. It is the toxins, not the bacteria themselves, that make a person or an animal sick. They
Cleft Palate or Lip in Puppies and Kittens
Congenital clefts in the palate or lip are birth defects that puppies and kittens can get in the tissues connecting parts of the mouth. Human babies also get them. These cleft defects