Diabetes Mellitus (Diabetes) in Dogs
Animals AffectedDogsOverviewDiabetes mellitus (known simply as diabetes) is a serious disease of dogs. The main characteristic of diabetes is an inability to control the level of sugar in the blood....
View ArticleDiabetes Mellitus (Diabetes) in Cats
Animals AffectedCats of any breed, usually middle-aged.OverviewDiabetes mellitus (known simply as diabetes) is a common and serious disease of cats. The main characteristic of diabetes is an inability...
View ArticleDental Disease (Periodontal Disease) in Cats and Dogs
Animals affectedAdult cats and dogsOverviewDental disease is by far the most common major health problem of cats and dogs. Despite its name, dental disease does not merely affect the teeth and mouth....
View ArticleDemodex (Puppy Mange) in Dogs
Animals AffectedDogs and puppiesOverviewPuppy mange, also known as demodectic mange, is caused by a skin parasite called Demodex. Demodex is a type of mite.read more
View ArticleDamaged, Torn, or Broken Toenails in Dogs
Animals AffectedDogsOverviewDamaged toenails are very common, especially in active dogs. Most nail injuries occur as a result of a nail catching or snagging on plant matter, carpet, or other material...
View ArticleCruciate Ligament Injury in Dogs
Animals AffectedDogsOverviewThe cruciate ligament is located in the knee, where it helps to stabilize the joint. Injury to the ligament leads to instability in the knee joint. This triggers pain,...
View ArticleConstipation in Cats and Dogs
Animals AffectedCats and dogs.OverviewConstipation is a syndrome in which a pet has difficulty defecating or is unable to defecate. It is characterized by repeated attempts to defecate that produce...
View ArticleCollapsing Trachea in Dogs
Animals AffectedDogsOverviewCollapsing trachea is a common syndrome in middle-aged and elderly small dogs. In the syndrome, the structures that support the wind pipe, or trachea, weaken. This causes...
View ArticleCoccidia (Isospora) in Cats and Dogs
Animals AffectedPuppies and kittens. Rarely, adult cats and dogs.OverviewCoccidia are microscopic intestinal parasites of dogs and cats. They are extremely common, but they very rarely cause symptoms...
View ArticleChocolate Toxicity in Dogs
Animals AffectedPrimarily dogs; very rarely cats.OverviewChocolate contains two compounds, caffeine and theobromine, that are poisonous to dogs. Caffeine and theobromine are related compounds, and...
View ArticleCarsickness in Cats and Dogs
Animals AffectedCats and dogs.OverviewCarsickness is a common problem in cats and dogs. Pets suffering from carsickness show symptoms including salivation, vomiting, and diarrhea. Two factors play a...
View ArticleArthritis in Dogs
Animals AffectedDogsOverviewArthritis, or degenerative joint disease, is a condition in which one or more joints in the body deteriorate. Arthritis may occur as a result of trauma, natural aging, or...
View ArticleAllergies in Dogs
Animals AffectedDogsOverviewAllergies are the most common cause of skin problems in dogs. In dogs, allergies often cause itching, hair loss, and inflammation of the skin. In some dogs, allergies...
View ArticleAcral Lick Dermatitis and Lick Granulomas in Dogs
Animals AffectedDogsOverviewAcral lick is a syndrome in which dogs excessively groom the skin at the junction of the leg and the foot. This can result in trauma and irritation to the skin, known as...
View ArticleAbscesses in Cats
Animals AffectedCatsOverviewAn abscess is an area of infection and pus accumulation in the body. In cats, two types of abscess are common. Dental abscesses occur when unchecked periodontal disease...
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