Just like humans, dogs and cats can develop diabetes, too. The incidence of canine diabetes is one out of every ten dogs worldwide. Diabetes affects one out of every 100 cats-approximately 800,000 cats in the United States. This is an epidemic and a major health risk to our furry friends. By far the most common… [Read more]
Causes of Your Pet’s Dry, Flaky Skin
Dry, flaky skin can have many causes in our companion animals. Any medical health issue can cause changes in the hair coat, especially digestive issues, including parasites, metabolic issues of the liver or pancreas, as well as inflammatory bowel disease. Hormonal conditions of the thyroid and/or adrenal gland can also cause changes in the hair… [Read more]
What you need to know about Lyme disease in pets
April is Prevent Lyme Disease in Dogs month, which is appropriate because tick season is here and with the advent of warmer weather, dogs are spending more time outdoors increasing the risk of exposure to disease-carrying ticks. Lyme disease in dogs has been a very big topic in veterinary medicine over the past many years… [Read more]
Is your dog reverse sneezing? Don’t panic!
One of the most common and alarming symptoms animal guardians report, one that does not usually need any specific treatment, is the development of reverse sneezing. Reverse sneezing appears as a gasping inspiratory noise. This gag reflex, which comes from the back of the throat, consists of a series of sudden, fast and very forceful… [Read more]
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