Pets of all ages need our protection Active dogs and cats can easily become injured in many different ways and it can happen very quickly. Curious pets often explore things with their mouths, so swallowing objects or ingesting harmful substances can often turn into...
The thyroid gland is small and consists of two lobes, one on each side of the trachea (windpipe) in the neck. This gland produces the major thyroid hormone called thyroxine (T4) and a small amount of another hormone, triiodothyronine (T3). These hormones regulate the...
Liver disease in cats can occur in cats of any age, and it occurs when the liver is damaged. The liver is the largest internal organ of the body and is responsible for a number of metabolic, functional and detoxification processes.”¯ It is located in the right side...
Growing Puppies and Kittens The primary nutritional goal during growth is to assure full genetic potential where healthy organs, strong muscles, tendons and bones are achieved. Most pet owners have a tendency to overfeed a growing animal. Rapid growth in dogs can...
General Common Eye Conditions Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Maintenance and Prevention GENERAL Cats have developed several unique vision features during their evolution that enable them to see more clearly and improve their chances for survival as both a predator and...
