Digestive disturbances in cats Many cats have at least one episode of vomiting of diarrhea – or both – during their lives. Usually, these episodes are self-limiting – they quickly run their course with no lasting effects. In these instances, an owner usually need not seek veterinary help. But persistent […]
What to do when your kitten swallows string
Kittens are more likely than older cats to swallow string, rubber bands, needles and thread, and so on. If you see string protruding from your pet’s rectum, try one very gentle pull. If the string does not come out easily, take your cat to the veterinarian. Swallowed string and thread […]
Hairballs – Cats swallowing loose fur
One of the most common foreign bodies cats ingest is their own fur. Hairballs, or trichobezoars, are made up of loose fur, which the cat swallows as it grooms. Either the fur travels from the cat’s stomach through its intestines and out of its rectum during defecation, or it irritates […]
Diabetes in dogs
Diabetes mellitus is a disease caused by a deficiency of insulin. Insulin is a hormone produce by a certain cell in the pancreas, and is necessary for the body tissues to use to absorb blood sugar. An analogy, is that insulin is a key that unlocks the door to each […]
Diabetes in cats
Diabetes mellitus is a disease caused by a deficiency of insulin. Insulin is a hormone produce by certain cell ( beta cells) in the pancreas- the elongated gland just below the stomach- and is necessary for the body tissues to use to absorb blood sugar. An analogy, is that insulin […]
Hyperadrenocortism
The adrenal glands of dogs with Cushing’s disease (hyperadrenocortism) produce excessive amounts of cortisol, a hormone with potent anti-inflammatory and immuno-suppressive effects. There are three basic causes of Cushing’s disease . These include pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism, adrenocortical cancer, and iatrogenic (medically induced) hyperadrenocorticism. About 85 percent of dogs with Cushing’s have […]
Cushing’s Disease and Lysodren Therapy
Lysodren is used for the treatment of Cushing’s disease. Side effects include lethargy, weakness, and vomiting. The first signs if toxicity is decreased water intake. If any if these signs are observed, stop the medication and call us immediately. The following may help and alert you during the treatment of […]
Cruciate ligament damage and repair
CRANIAL CRUCIATE LIGAMENT RUPTURE General Information A ligament consists of tough, fibrous tissue connecting 2 bones. In the knee, rupture of the cranial cruciate ligament allows the femur (thigh bone) to slide back and forth over the tibia (shin bone)as the knee has lost its stability. This is analogous […]
Pet dental health
Clients often ask veterinarians to look at their pet’s teeth only after they notice an odor coming from their animal’s mouth, and 95% of the time we see an indication of a gum problem. This means pets need regular dental health check-ups and cleaning just as we do. Studies show that […]
Chronic wasting disease
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is related to a group of diseases known as transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs). TSEs include such diseases as scrapie in sheep, bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in cattle (aka Mad Cow Disease) and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease of humans and are diseases of the nervous system that result in […]