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If you own an older cat or dog, then you should know that your pet is at risk for developing chronic renal failure (CRF). This condition affects the kidneys and typically manifests as an excessive need for drinking and urinating which in turn leads to general physical weakness due to low levels of water and [...]
You know all about how stress can undermine your health. But did you know that stress also impacts the well-being of animals and especially cats and dogs? If your animal pal seems lethargic or sickly or appears to be acting out, there’s a good chance–once your vet rules out underlying diseases and disorders–that he or [...]
Flu season is here: and every day, you hear about the importance of getting a vaccination to protect your health. But did you know that dogs can suffer from the canine version of human influenza called H3N8? The virus that causes this illness has been reported all over the United States, so it’s important to [...]
by Dr. Savita Wadhwani You know a lot of times we have people calling us and asking us what they can do at home if their dog’s vomiting or doesn’t feel well. Look, there’s no way for me to tell you what to do at home because there’s no way for me to tell over [...]
Canine parvo or parvovirus disease is a disease in dogs usually in puppies caused by a virus called parvovirus. It’s a disease that affects the intestinal system. It actually gets into the cells of the intestinal system and kills those cells so the body is now without a lining to the intestinal system. The puppy [...]
What does it mean to be anemic? Anemia is a reduced number of red blood cells (RBC’s), hemoglobin (HGB) or both. It is not a specific disease but the result of some diseaseprocess. How is anemia diagnosed? The most common clinical sign of anemia is a loss of the normal pink color of the gingivae [...]
