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Addison’s Disease
Addison’s disease occurs when the adrenal glands (located near the kidneys) fail to produce enough hormones. The adrenal glands normally produce several hormones that control body function. For...
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a disease where inflammatory cells invade the lining of the digestive tract (stomach, intestines). The lining thickens and blocks food from passing from the body....
Anemia
Bone marrow produces red blood cells and releases them into the blood. These red blood cells transport oxygen throughout your dog’s body, which allows its entire body to function properly. After...
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (KCS)
Tears are essential to keeping the eyes moist and healthy by transporting oxygen to the eyes and removing waste. Tears have three portions: water, oil and mucus. Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (KCS) is...
Arthritis
Arthritis is a condition where one or more joints become swollen or inflamed. It can affect the hips, elbows, knees, and neck. There are two types of arthritis: Primary – Rheumatoid Arthritis: this...
Asthma
Asthma is a chronic disease that affects the lungs and lower airways. The airways become thick and mucus production increases, which constricts the airways. This makes it difficult for the cat to...
Infectious Peritonitis
Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is a fatal disease caused by a virus, which attacks the blood vessels. There are two forms: Wet: fluid collects in the body spaces, spreads throughout the body,...
Icterus
Jaundice When the liver breaks down old blood cells, it produces bilirubin. The bilirubin normally leaves the body in the feces. Icterus is when there is an excess of bilirubin in the body. It...
Do Pets Get Allergies? True or False?
True! Did you know that pets can suffer from allergies just like humans? However, unlike humans who show symptoms like sneezing, coughing, and itchy eyes, pets usually exhibit allergic reactions...
Wash Your Pet’s Dishes After Every Single Use, Seriously
How often do you wash your pet’s dishes? Be honest! Unless your answer is “after every single use”, you aren’t washing them enough. With that being said, we aren’t here to be the “wash your pet’s...