Tag: conditions and illness

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Feline iris melanosis

Iris melanosis in cats is generally a benign change that should be monitored closely.

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Caring for your blind dog

Your dog has been diagnosed with an eye disease leading to blindness or severely limited vision, but their remaining senses can help them adapt to their surroundings.

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Horner’s syndrome

Horner’s syndrome in dogs is a non-painful condition where the flight-fight innervation to the eye (sympathetic innervation) is interrupted.

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Feline corneal sequestrum

A corneal sequestrum in a cat is a focal region of stromal pigmentation and necrosis (dead cells).

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Colic in horses

Information for horse owners about identifying, treating, and preventing equine colic, the leading cause of premature death in horses.

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Pain medications for arthritis

Pain due to arthritis or after surgery can be treated with multiple drugs. Each drug class treats the pain in different ways and may have possible side effects associated with therapy.

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Arthritis management and prevention

About osteoarthritis Overview Osteoarthritis can affect dogs and cats – as well as all other pets – of all ages and sizes/breeds. Other terms used for osteoarthritis are simply “arthritis” or “degenerative joint disease.” Similarly to people, osteoarthritis in dogs and cats can be very painful and severely limit your pet’s quality of life. Common […]

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Canine fish oil dosing chart

The maximum daily dosage of fish oil for animals with osteoarthritis (310 mg/kg0.75 of EPA/DHA per day), intended for use by veterinarians.

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How to cope when your pet is ill

Strong emotions of shock, disbelief, sadness, fear, anger, guilt, and helplessness are normal responses to the realization that your special friend is ill.