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Retained Baby Teeth in Dogs Retained baby teeth, more aptly referred to as persistent or retained deciduous teeth, are a common problem in dogs, particularly in small breed dogs. Apr 30, 2012 - Lorie Huston

Easter Hazards for Dogs and Cats Easter is often a time when families come together for worship or for fun. However, there are some dangers you should be aware of for your dogs and cats. Mar 20, 2012 - Lorie Huston

Feline Injection-Site Sarcomas Feline injection-site sarcomas are an aggressive form of cancer in cats. They occur most frequently as a result of vaccine administration. Feb 28, 2012 - Lorie Huston

Feline Dental Problems and Other Oral Diseases Feline dental disease and other oral problems are common in cats. They can impact your cat's health, causing pain and systemic disease. Jan 31, 2012 - Lorie Huston

Pain and Pain Relief in Cats Feline pain can have many sources. Learn how to recognize when your cat is painful and find out about options to relieve feline pain. Dec 17, 2011 - Lorie Huston

Options in the Treatment of Hyperthyroidism for Cats Options in treating feline hyperthyroidism include methimazole, dietary therapy, radioiodine treatment and surgery. Nov 29, 2011 - Lorie Huston

Corneal Ulcers: A Common Eye Injury in Dogs and Cats Corneal ulcers are wounds which occur on the front part of the eye known as the cornea. They are a common eye injury in both dogs and cats. Oct 31, 2011 - Lorie Huston

Liver Disease in Dogs and Cats: Causes and Signs Liver disease and liver failure are common problems in both dogs and cats. The liver can fail for many different reasons and symptoms may vary. Sep 14, 2011 - Lorie Huston

Feline Leukemia: Testing Your Cat for the Feline Leukemia Virus The most commonly used test for feline leukemia is the ELISA test. However, if your cat has a positive ELISA test, your veterinarian may advise an IFA test. Aug 20, 2011 - Lorie Huston

Heat Stroke in Dogs and Cats Heat stroke, or heat exhaustion, can happen very quickly for a dog or a cat and can be fatal if not treated promptly and properly. Jul 24, 2011 - Lorie Huston

Anesthesia for Your Dog or Cat: Facts You Need to Know Anesthesia is routinely performed for dogs and cats but it is not without risk. With proper planning and close monitoring, the risk can be minimized. Jun 30, 2011 - Lorie Huston

Early Diagnosis of Kidney Disease in the Dog and Cat Diagnosing kidney disease in dogs and cats early can facilitate earlier treatment, leading to longer survival times. Learn about the diagnostic tests used. May 31, 2011 - Lorie Huston

Heartworm: Infection, Disease, Prevention and Medication Confused about heartworms? Learn the differences between heartworm infection, heartworm disease, heartworm prevention and heartworm medication. Apr 30, 2011 - Lorie Huston

Dog Safety Tips Take simple steps to avoid poisoning for your dog, keep your dog safe in the car and always provide a collar and tags to identify and keep your dog safe. Mar 21, 2011 - Lorie Huston

Dementia or Senility in Senior Cats: Feline Cognitive Decline While senility or dementia can occur in senior cats, it is important to differentiate cognitive decline from other illnesses which cause similar symptoms. Mar 20, 2011 - Lorie Huston

One Health Initiative: Uniting Human and Veterinary Medicine One Health Initiative recognizes that the health of animals, people and the ecosystem are all related. It seeks to unite human and veterinary medicine. Mar 10, 2011 - Lorie Huston

Antibiotics in Dogs and Cats Antibiotics have an important place in treating dogs and cats for infections. However, antibiotics need to be used cautiously and only when indicated. Mar 9, 2011 - Lorie Huston

Treating Antifreeze (Ethylene Glycol) Poisoning in Dogs Antifreeze (ethylene glycol) poisoning is treatable if treatment is started immediately after ingestion. If not treated soon enough, it can be lethal. Feb 26, 2011 - Lorie Huston

Vetmedin (Pimobendan): A Medication for Dogs with Heart Disease Vetmedin, also known as pimobendan, is a medication used to treat congestive heart failure in dogs resulting from canine cardiomyopathy or valve disease. Feb 19, 2011 - Lorie Huston

TPLO Surgery for Canine Anterior Cruciate Ligament Knee Injury TPLO surgery is often recommended as the preferred treatment for large breed dogs that have injured the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in their knee. Feb 12, 2011 - Lorie Huston

Side Effects of Ivermectin in Dogs Ivermectin is generally a safe medication for dogs but side effects can occur under specific circumstances and some dogs may be very sensitive to the drug. Feb 5, 2011 - Lorie Huston

Methods to Relieve Anxiety and Fear in Dogs There are numerous methods to reduce fear and anxiety in dogs. Options include behavior modification, natural compounds and pharmaceuticals. Jan 29, 2011 - Lorie Huston

Aflatoxicosis: Aflatoxin Poisoning in Dogs and Cats Aflatoxins are a type of mycotoxin (a poison produced by fungi or mold). Aflatoxins can contaminate foods and cause liver disease in dogs and cats. Jan 22, 2011 - Lorie Huston

Recognizing the Signs of Kidney Failure in Dogs and Cats The most common signs of kidney failure in dogs and cats include an increase in thirst, increase in urine volume, vomiting, diarrhea and lack of appetite. Jan 15, 2011 - Lorie Huston

The Relationship Between Stress and Sickness in Cats Even in healthy cats, stress can play a role in causing vomiting, decreased appetite, abnormal litter box patterns or other symptoms of sickness or illness. Jan 8, 2011 - Lorie Huston

Antifreeze Poisoning in Dogs and Cats: Ethylene Glycol Toxicity Antifreeze poisoning in dogs and cats is a common problem. Damage to the kidneys occurs with toxicity. Even a small amount of ethylene glycol can be lethal. Jan 1, 2011 - Lorie Huston

Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) in Dogs Diphenhydramine is also known as Benadryl. It is an antihistamine that is commonly used in dogs for treating allergic reactions and motion sickness. Dec 21, 2010 - Lorie Huston

Fatty Acids in Dogs and Cats: Health Benefits of EPA and DHA EPA and DHA are omega 3 fatty acids that have beneficial effects in dogs and cats for heart health, inflammation, vision, mentation, cancer and more. Dec 15, 2010 - Lorie Huston

Canine Oral Melanoma Vaccine: Treating Dogs with Melanomas The canine oral melanoma vaccine uses immunotherapy to allow a dog's immune system to combat the melanoma tumor and is used to treat dogs with melanoma. Dec 11, 2010 - Lorie Huston

Melanoma in Dogs: A Potentially Malignant Form of Canine Cancer Melanomas are a specific form of canine cancer that can occur on the skin, in the mouth or on the toes. Melanomas in dogs can be benign or malignant. Dec 4, 2010 - Lorie Huston

Cat Litter Box Problems: Causes for a Cat Peeing Outside the Box Cats may pee outside of the litter box because of medical problems, spraying behaviors or an aversion to the litter box. Resolution depends on the cause. Nov 27, 2010 - Lorie Huston

Considerations for the Use of Antibiotics in Dogs and Cats There are many antibiotics available that can be used for dogs or cats. Many factors need to be considered when deciding which antibiotic to use for a pet. Nov 20, 2010 - Lorie Huston

Feline Panleukopenia: Distemper Virus in Cats Feline panleukopenia is also known as feline distemper. It is a serious, life-threatening disease in cats caused by a virus. Vaccination is recommended. Nov 13, 2010 - Lorie Huston

Feline Mammary Cancer: Breast Cancer in Cats The majority of feline mammary tumors are a malignant form of breast cancer. Spaying female cats at an early age is the best form of prevention. Oct 30, 2010 - Lorie Huston

Heartworm Prevention: Potential Resistance to Heartworm Medicines Recently, questions have been raised about the potential for heartworms to develop a resistance to medicines commonly used for heartworm prevention in dogs. Oct 16, 2010 - Lorie Huston

Malassezia Yeast Infections in Dogs and Cats Malassezia yeast can infect the skin and/or ears of dogs and sometimes cats that have other types of skin disease. Infection is itchy and uncomfortable. Oct 9, 2010 - Lorie Huston

Diagnosing Chronic Renal Disease and Kidney Failure in Dogs Diagnosing and monitoring canine renal disease and kidney failure involves blood tests (BUN, creatinine, electrolytes) and urine tests (specific gravity). Oct 2, 2010 - Lorie Huston

Minerals: Important Nutrients in the Dog and Cat Diet Minerals are classified as macrominerals or microminerals. All are an important part of canine and feline nutrition and need to be part of the pet diet. Sep 19, 2010 - Lorie Huston

Vitamins and Their Role in Dog and Cat Nutrition Both fat and water soluble vitamins are important nutrients for dogs and cats. Excesses or deficiencies can lead to a serious nutritional imbalance. Sep 18, 2010 - Lorie Huston

Dietary Fat Content and Its Role in Canine and Feline Nutrition Fat is an excellent source of energy and serves many other functions within the body, making it an important part of the dog and cat diet in proper amounts. Sep 11, 2010 - Lorie Huston

Using the Sleeping Respiratory Rate to Diagnose Coughing in Dogs Treating a coughing dog requires determining the cause of the cough. The sleeping respiratory can help differentiate between heart and respiratory disease. Aug 28, 2010 - Lorie Huston

Elimination Diets for Food-Related Skin Allergies in Dogs & Cats Food allergies commonly cause skin disease in dogs and cats. Diagnosing and treating a food allergy requires a food elimination trial to be conducted. Aug 21, 2010 - Lorie Huston

Feline Pancreatitis: A Subtle and Difficult to Diagnose Disease In cats, the cause of pancreatitis is often unknown and the symptoms are subtle and difficult to diagnose. IBD and hepatic lipidosis are often associated. Aug 14, 2010 - Lorie Huston

Vitamin D Toxicity (Hypervitaminosis D) in Dogs and Cats Ingestion of excessive amounts of vitamin D results in toxicity for dogs and cats. Hypercalcemia results and is responsible for most clinical signs. Aug 7, 2010 - Lorie Huston

Salmonellosis: Salmonella Poisoning in Dogs and Cats Salmonella, the bacteria that causes salmonellosis, usually infects the gastrointestinal tract of the dog or cat. Some dogs and cats can become carriers. Jul 31, 2010 - Lorie Huston

The Role of Carbohydrates as Nutrients in the Diet of Dogs & Cats The primary role of carbohydrates in canine and feline nutrition is to supply energy. However, carbohydrates play other roles in the dog and cat diet also. Jul 17, 2010 - Lorie Huston

Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) in Domestic Cats Feline infectious peritonitis, also known as FIP, is a disease in cats that occurs when an abnormal immune response occurs with coronavirus infection. Jul 10, 2010 - Lorie Huston

The Role of Protein in Canine and Feline Nutrition Protein is an essential nutrient for all dogs and cats. It is broken down into individual amino acids which then perform many important bodily functions. Jul 3, 2010 - Lorie Huston

Water as a Essential Nutrient in Canine and Feline Nutrition Though canine and feline nutrition is complex, water is the most essential nutrient in the dog and cat diet. Lack of water can be fatal within a few days. Jun 26, 2010 - Lorie Huston

Risks of Ticks on Dogs: Lyme Disease & Other Tick-Borne Diseases Ticks feed off the blood of dogs and can transmit diseases such as Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, anaplasmosis, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and babesiosis. Jun 19, 2010 - Lorie Huston

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