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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...
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...
Asthma
Asthma is a chronic disease that affects the lungs and lower airways. The airways become thick and mucus production increases, which constricts the...
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...
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,...
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...
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a disease where inflammatory cells invade the lining of the digestive tract (stomach, intestines). The lining...
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...
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...
Free Trial Of Trupanion Pet Insurance
Healing Care Animal Hospital and Trupanion are offering our clients a 30 day Pet Health Insurance trial. The information below explains everything...