by animaldogs | Oct 31, 2023 | Digestive and Oral Health, Pet Health, Uncategorized
Bloat and gastric torsion is a serious condition and your pet should be rushed to the emergency room if this occurs. Certain breeds of dogs with deep chests and narrow waists, such as hounds, bouvier des Flandres, or doberman pinschers are more susceptible to a...
by animaldogs | Oct 31, 2023 | Diseases and Viruses, Pet Health, Uncategorized
Feline distemper or feline panleukopenia is a highly contagious viral disease of kittens and adult cats caused by the feline parvovirus. It is also called panleukopenia as it affects the bone marrow and causes low white blood cell counts. It is relatively common in...
by animaldogs | Oct 31, 2023 | Diseases and Viruses, Pet Health, Uncategorized
Over 85% of dogs and cats have some type of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease simply means that the gums and bone that hold the teeth in place are being destroyed by oral bacteria. This preventable disease is the number one diagnosed disease in our pets, yet...
by animaldogs | Oct 31, 2023 | Digestive and Oral Health, Pet Health, Uncategorized
Leptospirosis is a serious, life-threatening disease caused by a spiral shaped bacteria. Dogs, cats, other animals and even people can be infected through exposure to urine, bite wounds, ingestion of infected flesh, or contact with contaminated soil, water and even...
by animaldogs | Oct 31, 2023 | Diseases and Viruses, Pet Health, Uncategorized
The most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis which can be due to wear and tear on joints from over use, aging, injury, or from an unstable joint such as which occurs with a ruptured ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) in the knee. The chronic form of this disease...
by animaldogs | Oct 31, 2023 | Newsletter Library, Orthopedics, Pet Health, Uncategorized
Cats offer so much to their companions yet want little in return – a cozy place to sleep (preferably on you), tasty food, and a few toys. As your cat’s human guardian, it’s only natural to want to make your favorite feline’s life as comfortable...
