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he Pet Health Library contains information on some of the most common medical problems of dogs and cats. This information is designed to assist pet owners in better understanding their pets’ health problems.
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Pets
What is Inflammatory Bowel Disease? Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) refers to the condition that results when cells involved in inflammation and immune response are called into the lining of the GI tract. This infiltration thickens
Otitis Externa (Ear Infections) in Pets
How common are ear infections in dogs? Infection of the external ear canal (outer ear) is one of the most common types of infections seen in dogs. It is called otitis externa. Some breeds, particularly
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) in Cats
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) in Cats Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) is a complex retrovirus that’s similar to HIV. And similar to the way HIV can lead to AIDS, FIV can cause immunodeficiency disease in domestic
Complete Guide on Feline Diabetes
Complete Guide on Feline Diabetes What are the symptoms of feline diabetes? You might want to be a fat cat, but you sure don’t want your feline to become one. There are a many reasons
Cushing’s Disease in Pets
Cushing’s Disease in Pets What is Cushing’s Disease? Cushing’s Disease is a condition in which the adrenal glands overproduce certain hormones. The medical term for this disease is hyperadrenocorticism. The adrenal glands produce several vital
Urinary Tract Obstruction in Pets
Urinary Tract Obstruction in Pets Urinary Tract Obstruction Restricted flow of urine at any point in the urinary tract, from the kidneys to the external urethral orifice (the opening through which urine passes during urination)
Kidney Failure in Pets
Kidney Failure in Pets Kidney Failure – Sudden (Acute) Uremia “Uremia” is the medical term for excessive levels of urea and other nitrogenous waste products in the blood (it is also known as “azotemia”) Sudden
Seizures in Cats: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Care
Seizures in Cats: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Care Seizures in Cats (Convulsions, Status Epilepticus) “Seizures” are periods of uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain (also known as “convulsions”); “status epilepticus” is repeated or prolonged seizure activity
Mast Cell Tumors in Cats
Mast Cell Tumors in Cats Mast-Cell Tumors in Cats Cancerous (known as “malignant”) round cell tumor; round cell tumors are made up of cells that appear round or oval on microscopic examination; mast-cell tumors are
Mammary Gland Tumors in Pets
Mammary Gland Tumors in Pets Mammary Gland Tumors in Cats (Breast Tumors) Cancerous (malignant) and benign tumors of the breast (mammary glands) in cats “Mammary” refers to a breast or mammary gland The mammary glands
Exploring Lymphoma in Cats
Exploring Lymphoma in Cats Lymphoma in Cats – Overview Lymphocytes are a type of white blood cell that are formed in lymphatic tissues throughout the body; lymphocytes normally are involved in the immune process Lymphoma
Inflammation of the Pancreas (Pancreatitis) in Cats
Inflammation of the Pancreas (Pancreatitis) in Cats Inflammation of the Pancreas (Pancreatitis) in Cats – Overview The pancreas is an organ of the body, located near the upper small intestine; the pancreas produces insulin to regulate