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
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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)
An Overview of Sarcoptic Mange (Scabies) in Dogs
The Organism and How It Lives Sarcoptic mange is the name for the skin disease caused by infection with the Sarcoptes scabiei mite. Mites are not insects; instead, they are more closely
Alopecia X is a Pattern of Baldness
Alopecia is the medical term for baldness. The term does not specify a particular type, pattern or cause of baldness; it is a general term. There are many types of
Allergies: Atopic Dermatitis in Dogs and Cats
Atopy Atopy is defined as the genetic tendency to develop allergic diseases. These diseases are due to a heightened immune response to common substances in the environment, known as allergens.
Atrial Fibrillation in Dogs and Cats
What Makes a Normal Heart Beat? The heart is a large muscle with four chambers. There are two top chambers (left and right) called the atria and two bottom chambers
Ataxia in Dogs and Cats
When your pet is stumbling and staggering around, almost as though drunk, the condition is called ataxia. It is an inability to make normal, coordinated, voluntary movements but is not
Anaplasmosis in Dogs and Cats Is Tick-Borne
Anaplasmosis is a disease of dogs and rarely of cats caused by Anaplasma phagocytophilum. This infectious organism is an unusual type of bacteria known as a rickettsial agent/bacterium. The disease is transmitted