CATARACTS NUCLEAR SCLEROSIS: Nuclear sclerosis is a normal aging process of the eye causing a painless partial opacity of both lenses that causes blurred vision. Nuclear sclerosis requires no therapy, as our pets are still visual, although they see better in bright light. Hyper mature (complete opacity of the lens) cataracts can occur in one
CANINE DISTEMPER Distemper is a contagious viral disease of dogs. It is often fatal. The disease is caused by a virus, more specifically, a paramyxovirus similar to the virus that causes measles in human beings. The virus is shed in the saliva, mucus, urine and other body fluids of infected dogs. Generally, dogs become infected
BLADDER STONES (UROLITHIASIS) Urolithiasis means bladder stone. It is not a stone in the kidney, which is likely untreatable by surgery. Stones in the bladder are curable by cystotomy (bladder surgery) in which the bladder is entered and the stones are removed. Dietary treatment - An alternative method is a dietary treatment S/D diet which
ABSCESSED TOOTH A carnassial abscess results in a swelling or draining sore on the side of your pet's face below the eye. Treatment is removal of the infected tooth causing the abscess. The carnassial tooth is the fourth upper premolar. This tooth has three roots. The carnassial abscess is an infection of the roots of
ASTHMA Asthma is a condition caused by constriction of air passages in the lungs. The exact cause is unknown, but likely an allergic reaction. Sometimes asthma results from inhaling dust or cigarette smoke causing difficult breathing and coughing. Asthma attacks sometimes recur and are difficult to predict. Mild asthma is treated medically at home but
ARTHRITIS WEIGHT CONTROL - To treat arthritis the first concern is weight loss, if indicated, to reduce the stress on the joints. Controlling, or reducing weight is so important in alleviating the discomfort of arthritis, simply by reducing stress on the joints. ANTI-INFLAMMATORIES - The first step in providing relief from arthritic pain is to
ANTIFREEZE POISONING Ethylene Glycol is used as automotive antifreeze, and if left uncovered or drained on the floor presents a deadly threat to pets. Dogs and cats drink it because of its very sweet taste. Antifreeze poisoned pets show symptoms of depression, weakness, a drunken-like staggering (ataxia) along with anorexia, vomiting, diarrhea, or convulsions. Severe
ANAL SACULITIS The Anal Sacs of Dogs and cats are 2 structures located near the anus. They are normally 1/2 inch long and are connected to the anus through narrow ducts. The walls of the anal sacs contain glands that secrete foul smelling yellow fluids. Bowel movements normally empty the anal sacs as the stool
ALLERGIES Pets that scratch excessively may be allergic to something. Some are affected at certain times of the year, while others scratch only occasionally, some continually. Pets can be allergic to flea bites, pollens, molds, grasses, trees, shampoos, wool, tobacco smoke, and some foods. Regardless of the offending agent (allergen) the symptoms include scratching and
ABSCESS Abscesses are pockets of infection that contain pus. A membrane that is similar to a thick-walled balloon filled with fluid surrounds these areas. Abscesses may be small or large. They typically feel hot, look red and swollen, and cause considerable pain.Abscesses often result from puncture wounds, scratches or bites where the skin surface heals
