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Illnesses and Treatment

There are many illnesses that can affect our pets. While some are hereditary, others are transmitted between animals or through contaminated air or water. You can find the best medical and home treatmens for you pet's illnesses in this seciton.

Spina Bifida in Cats
Illnesses and TreatmentSpina Bifida in Cats

Today we bring you information about a congenital malformation of the spinal cord that can affect cats with varying degrees of severity. This probl...

6 Genetic Diseases in Cats
Illnesses and Treatment6 Genetic Diseases in Cats

Experts study genetic diseases to improve reproduction in many animal species. In dogs, cats, horses, and other living beings, they’re an important...

What Causes Brachycephaly in Dogs?
Illnesses and TreatmentWhat Causes Brachycephaly in Dogs?

Humans have altered the appearance of many of the animals we share our lives with through artificial selection and the…

Description of Infectious Tracheobronchitis in Dogs
Illnesses and TreatmentDescription of Infectious Tracheobronchitis in Dogs

Infectious tracheobronchitis in dogs - also known as kennel cough - is a syndrome. It's a mild inflammation of the…

Treatments for Pulmonary Edema in Dogs
Illnesses and TreatmentTreatments for Pulmonary Edema in Dogs

Pulmonary edema in dogs is an atypical accumulation of fluid in the tissue of their lungs, lower airways, or alveoli.…

Canine Achondroplasia: Symptoms and Treatments
Illnesses and TreatmentCanine Achondroplasia: Symptoms and Treatments

When a dog's legs are too short, so much so that it might have dwarfism, it's very likely that we're…

Check Out These Eight Tips for Treating Colds in Dogs
Illnesses and TreatmentCheck Out These Eight Tips for Treating Colds in Dogs

There are many anatomical differences between humans and dogs but colds can afflict this animal as much as it does…

Cancer in Golden Retrievers, an Emerging Problem
Illnesses and TreatmentCancer in Golden Retrievers, an Emerging Problem

Cancer in Golden Retrievers is a health problem that equally concerns vets, researchers, and owners. It’s an increasingly prevalent disease…

How to Treat and Moisturize Calluses in Dogs?
Illnesses and TreatmentHow to Treat and Moisturize Calluses in Dogs?

Calluses, those thick patches that sometimes appear on dogs' legs, are usually nothing more than the natural consequence of leaning…

Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Dogs: Which Are the Most Common?
Illnesses and TreatmentSexually Transmitted Diseases in Dogs: Which Are the Most Common?

Sex education in humans is common nowadays, due to the numerous STD prevention campaigns that exist. However, have you ever…

Common Urinary Tract Problems in Animals
Illnesses and TreatmentCommon Urinary Tract Problems in Animals

Urinary tract problems in animals can affect both the urinary tract and the kidneys. For a proper diagnosis, the vet…

The Causes of Hepatic Lipidosis in Cats
Illnesses and TreatmentThe Causes of Hepatic Lipidosis in Cats

Feline hepatic lipidosis is a disease of the liver that arises when a massive excess of fats in the form…

What Causes Electrolyte Imbalances in Animals?
Illnesses and TreatmentWhat Causes Electrolyte Imbalances in Animals?

Electrolyte imbalances in animals are an indication that something's wrong with their bodies. They usually accompany the symptoms of most…

Canine Neosporosis: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Illnesses and TreatmentCanine Neosporosis: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Neospora caninum, a coccidia parasite hosted by horses, cattle, and other mammals, causes the infectious disease called canine neosporosis. The&hel...

Intravenous Therapy in Pets and Possible Complications
Illnesses and TreatmentIntravenous Therapy in Pets and Possible Complications

Administering intravenous therapy in pets consists of inserting a tube - catheter - into a vein and, through it, providing…

Which Are the Most Common Diseases in Beagles?
Illnesses and TreatmentWhich Are the Most Common Diseases in Beagles?

Beagles, those ancient hunters selected for their wonderful sense of smell and robustness, also have their weaknesses. In this article,…

Acromegaly in Cats: Symptoms and Treatment
Illnesses and TreatmentAcromegaly in Cats: Symptoms and Treatment

Acromegaly is an endocrine disease consisting of hypersecretion of growth hormone (GH). The origin of this alteration in cats is…

Bovine Sadness Complex: What Is It?
Illnesses and TreatmentBovine Sadness Complex: What Is It?

Bovine Sadness Complex is the colloquial form for a group of diseases that regularly affect cattle. It's a syndrome caused…

What Is Canine Mastitis?
Illnesses and TreatmentWhat Is Canine Mastitis?

Like in the case of humans, there are many common diseases that dogs can suffer from. Canine mastitis is one of them and we'll tell you about it in...

What Are the Symptoms of Fever in Dogs?
Illnesses and TreatmentWhat Are the Symptoms of Fever in Dogs?

Fever in dogs is, without a doubt, the most frequent illnesses in veterinary clinics' day to day work. It's usually…

Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Dogs: Causes and Symptoms
Illnesses and TreatmentIrritable Bowel Syndrome in Dogs: Causes and Symptoms

Irritable Bowel Syndrome -IBS- is a pathology that occurs in dogs as well as in humans. It's a disorder that…