Chocolate Toxicity in Cats Although they’re not normally as curious about people foods as dogs are, cat (and kittens in particular) can sometimes eat things
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Chediak-Higashi Syndrome in Cats
Chediak-Higashi Syndrome in Persian Cats Chediak-Higashi syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects Persian cats with a dilute smoke-blue coat color and yellow-green irises (though
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Dogs are known for eating things when they are not supposed to. This is especially true of puppies. Also, dogs have an excellent sense of
Read moreChemical Imbalance of Urine in Dogs
Hyposthenuria in Dogs The normal concentration and regulation of urine normally depends on an elaborate interaction between antidiuretic hormone (ADH), the protein receptor for ADH
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Cancer of the Uterus in Cats
Uterine Tumor in Cats Uterine tumors are rare occurrences, usually affecting middle-aged to older female cats that have not been spayed. These tumors arise from
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Brain Tissue Inflammation and Death (Breed Specific) in Dogs
Breed Specific Necrotizing Encephalitis in Dogs Necrotizing encephalitis is inflammation of the brain with concurrent necrosis (death) of brain tissue. It is seen only in
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Polioencephalomyelitis in Cats Polioencephalomyelitis is a non-suppurative meningoencephalomyelitis(non-draining inflammation of the gray matter of the brain and spinal cord). This condition causes nerve degeneration, and
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Botulism in Cats
Clostridium botulinum in Cats Botulism is a rare but serious paralytic disease related to ingestion of raw meat and dead animals. The Clostridium botulinum neurotoxin
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Clostridium botulinum in Dogs Botulism is a rare but serious paralytic disease in dogs, related to ingestion of raw meat and dead animals. Typically, symptoms
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Bone Infection in Cats
Osteomyelitis in Cats Inflammation of the bone or bone marrow is called osteomyelitis. This most commonly occurs due to bacterial infections, but also shows up
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Bone Cancer (Fibrosarcoma) in Cats
Fibrosarcoma of the Bone in Cats Fibrosarcoma is normally a tumor that originates in the soft tissue, a result of abnormal division of fibroblast cells
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Osteomyelitis in Dogs Inflammation of the bone or bone marrow most commonly occurs due to bacterial infections, but also shows up rarely as a fungal
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Bone Cancer (Hemangiosarcoma) in Dogs
Hemangiosarcoma of the Bone in Dogs Hemangiosarcoma is a fast spreading tumor of the endothelial cells — a group of cells that form to line
Read moreBlood in the Urine in Cats
Hematuria in Cats Blood in the urine, a condition known as hematuria, may indicate a serious underlying disease process. Familial hematuria (a condition in which
Read moreBlood Related Deficiencies in Dogs
Pancytopenia in Dogs The term pancytopenia does not refer to a disease itself, but rather to the simultaneous development of a number of blood-related deficiencies:
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Blood Clot in the Lungs of Cats
Pulmonary Thromboembolism in Cats A pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE) occurs when a blood clot blocks the flow of blood to an important artery that feeds into
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Blood in the Urine in Dogs
Hematuria in Dogs Hematuria is a condition which causes blood to fall into the urine, and which may indicate a serious underlying disease process. Familial
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Pulmonary Thromboembolism in Dogs Pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE) occurs when a blood clot lodges in one of the arteries that feed into the lungs. Slow-flowing blood
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Bile Duct Cancer in Cats
Cholangiocellular Carcinoma in Cats Bile duct carcinomas are an aggressive form of cancer, with metastasis occurring in 67 to 88 percent of affected animals. They
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Bile Duct Cancer in Dogs
Cholangiocellular Carcinoma in Dogs Bile duct carcinoma is a malignant cancer that typically arises from the the epithelia, the cellular lining of the hepatic (liver)
Read moreBacterial Infection of the Breast in Dogs
Mastitis in Dogs Mastitis is a bacterial infection of one or more lactating (milk producing) glands in the breasts. It is often the result of
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Bacterial Infection (Metritis) of the Uterus in Cats
Metritis in Cats Metritis, a uterine infection that usually occurs within a week after a cat gives birth, is symptomized by an inflammation of the
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