Care Tips for Your Pocket Pets
Do you have a guinea pig, hamster, gerbil, mouse, rat, ferret or rabbit? Called “pocket” pets due to their small […]
How to Keep Your Cat at a Healthy Weight
Overweight or obese cats are at risk for a variety of health problems that could end their lives prematurely. Gaining
Tips on Keeping Your Cat Calm through the Night
If you live with a cat, you’ve probably been woken by the sound of thundering paws as your pet makes
Do Pocket Pets Need Regular Exams?
Is an appointment with the veterinarian on your pocket pet’s calendar this year? All pets, regardless of their size, need
Dry Food Vs. Wet Food: Which is Better For Your Pet
Should you buy dry food for your cat or is wet food better?
The Importance Of Core Vaccines For Dogs
Even healthy dogs can become seriously ill if they’re exposed to germs that cause canine diseases. Fortunately, your pet’s veterinarian provides several core vaccines that will protect your furry friend’s health.
Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a life long disorder of dogs and cats that results when the pancreas fails to produce enough insulin to meet the animal’s needs. Insulin is a hormone needed to transport glucose (blood sugar) into the body’s cells. When there is a lack of insulin in the body, blood glucose rises to abnormally high levels. Over time, this causes damage to body tissues and produces the symptoms commonly seen in animals with DM.
Liver Shunt
A liver shunt is also named a PSS, portosystemic shunt, portacaval shunt or portosystemic vascular anomaly. This abnormality occurs when a pet’s venous blood from the intestine bypasses the liver. In the normal pet, blood vessels pick up nutrients from ingested material in the intestine and carry it to the liver to be processed.
Cancer
Cancer, by definition, is the uncontrolled growth of cells. Any type of cells in the body can become cancerous. Once these cells grow out of control, they take over areas previously occupied by normal cells