At birth, puppies and kittens only have partially functioning immune systems, which makes them more vulnerable to diseases as they are unable to protect themselves. To help protect them from dangerous diseases, maternal immunity is bestowed on the puppy or kitten in...
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...
General Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Prevention GENERAL Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is a retrovirus that commonly causes anemia or lymphoma. This virus suppresses the immune system which can also predispose cats to other diseases and other potentially deadly...
General Symptoms Treatment Prevention Canine Breeds with the Highest Incidence of Cancer Types of Cancer General Cancer in dogs is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells on or within the body. Cancer cells develop because of damage to DNA, which can be genetic or...
