Tag: Medical specialties

Perianal Fistula in Cats Perianal fistula is a disorder in which the anus, rectum, and perineal regions of a cat are inflamed and irritated. This

Chocolate Poisoning in Cats

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

Chronic Inflammation of the Anus, Rectum or Perineum Region in Dogs

Perianal Fistula in Dogs Perianal fistula is a disorder in which the anus, rectum, and perineal regions of a dog or cat are inflamed and

Chocolate Poisoning in Dogs

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

Cavities in Cats

Dental Caries in Cats Dental caries is a condition in which the dental hard tissues decay as the result of oral bacteria on the tooth

Cats and Motion Sickness

Gastrointestinal Distress Related to Motion in Cats Humans are not the only species to get car sick. Cats also get a queasy stomach when traveling

Cavities in Dogs

Dental Caries in Dogs Dental caries is a condition in which the dental hard tissues decay as the result of oral bacteria on the tooth

Cancerous Lymphoid Cells in the Lungs of Cats

Lymphomatoid Granulomatosis in Cats When cancerous lymphoid cells (lymphocytes and plasma cells) infiltrate lung tissue, it is known as Lymphomatoid Granulomatosis, a rare disease that

Cancerous Lymphoid Cells in the Lungs of Dogs

7th March 2019 Scoty Dog Health

Lymphomatoid Granulomatosis in Dogs Lymphomatoid granulomatosis is a rare disease seen in dogs that involves the infiltration of the lungs by cancerous lymphoid cells (lymphocytes

Botulism in Dogs

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

Bone Marrow Cancer (Myeloma) in Cats

7th March 2019 Scoty Cat Health

Multiple Myeloma in Cats Multiple myeloma is an uncommon cancer that is derived from a clonal population of cancerous (malignant) plasma cells in the bone

Blood Thickening in Dogs

6th March 2019 Scoty Dog Health

Polycythemia Vera in Dogs Polycythemia vera is a blood disorder that involves the thickening of the blood due to an overproduction of red blood cells

Bacterial Infection (Campylobacteriosis) in Cats

Campylobacteriosis in Cats Campylobacteriosis is not commonly found in cats, but when it does occur, it is most likely to affect kittens younger than six

Arsenic Poisoning in Cats

Arsenic Intoxication in Cats Arsenic is a heavy metal mineral that is commonly included in chemical compounds for consumer products, such as herbicides (chemicals to

Antibiotic-Resistant Infections in Dogs

Methicillin-Resistant Staph aureus (MRSA) Infection in DogsSome strains of the Staphylococcus aureus bacteria are resistant to standard antibiotics. When the organism is resistant to methicillin

Anemia, Nonregenerative in Dogs

Non-regenerative Anemia in Dogs A decrease in red blood cells is called anemia. Typically, bone marrow will respond to this decrease by increasing red blood

Anemia Due to Iron Deficiency in Cats

Anemia, Iron Deficiency in Cats When the body is deficient in iron, red cells do not develop as they should. The lack of iron causes

Anemia Related to the Immune System in Dogs

Immune Mediated Anemia The immune system in a dog is made up of a collection of specialized cells, proteins, tissues, and organs, which all constitute

Anemia Due to Iron Deficiency in Dogs

Anemia, Iron Deficiency in Dogs When the body is deficient in iron, red cells do not develop as they should. The lack of iron causes

Anemia Due to Enlarged Blood Cells in Cats