Pet Health
- 1. Cat Health General
- 2. Common Cat Illnesses
- 3. Common Dog Illnesses
- 4. Dog Health General
- 5. Pet Health Information General
Cat Health General
Tips for a Healthy Cat
An ASPCA Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital veterinarian offers advice to prevent the most common cat complaints. . -- Sneezing.
Flea Products Dangerous to Cats
Jenny rushes her cat Sasha to the emergency clinic. Sasha, who seemed fine a short time ago, just had a full-blown seizure.
Common Cat Illnesses
Feline Upper Respiratory Infections
Feline Upper Respiratory : Infections. Runny eyes. Sneezing. Nasal discharge. Loss of appetite. Shelter workers all know the signs.
Feline Leukemia Virus
Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) is one of the most feared causes of disease in cats, being responsible for almost one-third of their cancer deaths.
Feline Panleukopenia Fact Sheet
From the May-June 2001 Issue . Feline Panleukopenia Fact Sheet. What is panleukopenia?.
Overactive Thyroid Disease in Cats
Overactive Thyroid Disease in Cats. In the early 1990s, a client came in with her 12-year-old male cat, Lester.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Cats
Elizabeth is a beautiful one-year-old cat. But although she is now the picture of health, it hasn't always been that way.
Coping with the Feline Leukemia Virus
Recently, a seven-month-old kitten who had suddenly stopped eating was brought in to see me at the ASPCA Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital.
Plague
In the year 2000, it seems strange to be writing about plague, a disease of antiquity that has periodically decimated the world's human population.
Feline Acne
Cats have small sebaceous glands associated with hair follicles and larger sebaceous glands on the head and tail. These glands secrete oils.
Common Dog Illnesses
Canine Self-Mutilating Behavior
Luke looked pitiful when he walked into my office with his owner, Madelon.
Tracheal Collapse
I was a senior in veterinary school, examining one of my hospital cases, when I heard a distinct honk from a nearby cage.
Hypothyroidism in Dogs
In mid-July, I was presented with a seven-year-old cocker spaniel for what I thought would be a routine annual examination.
Renal Transplant in Dogs
North Carolina's renal transplant program saves two lives...sometimes three.. Tobi was down on her luck when she arrived on Judy Benrud's doorstep.
Canine Hip Dysplasia
An Introduction to Canine Hip Dysplasia. By Sally Doyle: owner of mypoordog.com.
Dog Health General
Developmental Stages of a Dog's Life - Chart
JUVENILE: 6 WKS - 6 MOS. ADOLESCENT: 6 MOS - 18 MOS. ADULT: 18 MOS - 7 YRS.
Pet Health Information General
Treating Pain in Pets
When nine-year-old Sophie developed a tumor, Karen Daiter's first priority was to relieve the shepherd/collie's discomfort.
Pet Insurance Basics
Pet Insurance Myths and Rumors
Should you get pet insurance? Read about these common myths and misperceptions first.
Pet Vaccinations
Vaccinations
Vaccinations . One of the biggest controversies in companion animal medicine today surrounds the use of vaccinations in companion animals.
"Vaccinations Part II, Side Effects and Adverse Reactions"
VACCINATIONS Part II:: Side Effects and Adverse Reactions.
Vaccinating Dogs
In the Spring 2000 issue of Animal Watch (Vaccinating Fluffy in the 21st Century), we presented a summary of the ASPCA Bergh Memorial Animal.
Vaccine Related Sarcomas
What are vaccines and what do they do?: Vaccines are still the best defense cats have against many common and often fatal diseases.
Spaying and Neutering
Benefits of Spaying
Benefits of Spaying . Female dogs in heat may attract male dogs from great distances. This is more than just a nuisance.
Why Neuter Your Dog?
Benefits of neutering: Male dogs and cats mark territory by spraying urine. This is especially true of cats, whose urine has a very strong odor.
Behavioral Problems of Unneutered Male Dogs
A few years ago, Bob and Ginny consulted me because their beagle, Max, was doing embarrassing things.
Por Qu Esterilizar?
Por Qu Esterilizar? . La esterilizacin es una operacin de bajo costo que le ofrece a usted y a su mascota muchas, muchas ventajas.
Why Spay or Neuter?
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Veterinary Care Basics
Basic, Commmonly Used Drugs
THE BASIC HEALTH EXAMINATION: Some Basic, Commonly Used Drugs Ear miticide Oral antibiotics such as Clavamox, Clindamycin Fluids such as lactated ringers
Veterinary Specialists
Therapy by Referral . : A veterinarian#146;s average day brings moments of joy and sorrow, satisfaction and frustration.
How to Tell if a Cat or Dog May Need Veterinary Care
How to Tell if a Cat or Dog May Need Veterinary Care.
Getting the Most Out of Your Pet's Veterinary Visits
When making an appointment with your pet's veterinarian, the New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association recommends the following tips to make sure your pe
Holistic Pet Care
One of the most important aspects of being a pet parent is providing for the emotional and physical well-being of your animal companions.
Choosing a Vet
It can be difficult to know what to look for when looking for a Veterinarian for your pet.
