Pet Health
Pediatric Spays and Neuters -- Traditional recommendations have changed greatly since the days of letting dogs and cats have one litter before surgery. Most veterinarians today recommend spaying and neutering pets just prior to the onset of puberty, which usually occurs around six months of age.
The Importance of Spaying and Neutering -- Every year in the United States alone, 4 to 6 million unwanted pets are euthanized, simply because there is no place for them. Each day 70,000 puppies and kittens are born. As long as these birth rates exist, there will never be enough homes for all the animals.
Seizures in Pets -- Witnessing your precious dog or cat having a seizure can be a most frightening experience. During seizures pets often lose control, fall over, chomp their teeth, salivate or drool, whine, paddle with their feet, and begin to urinate or deficate on themselves. Their eyes become large (dilated) and unresponsive. A pet caregiver feels panicked and helpless while watching it all happen.
Pets and Skin Cancer -- Do not be misled, your pets are susceptible to skin cancer just like we are. Even though many people are heeding the advice of experts and using preventive measures to guard against overexposure to the sun, it is important to remember that pet owners also need to protect the family cat and dog from the sun's intense rays.
Dental Health -- Dental care is a simple but often neglected part of maintaining good health in pets. Most animals over the age of two already exhibit some signs of gum disease; for older pets, it’s a major health concern.
Diabetes and Your Pet -- Diabetes mellitus ("sugar" diabetes) is a complex and common disorder of the endocrine system, affecting many species. The typical warning signs all point to the same process going on in the body: an inability of the pancreas to produce adequate amounts of insulin, a hormone necessary to metabolize carbohydrates to produce energy.
Diabetic Pets II -- This week we are focusing on websites about Feline Diabetes. As I stated previously, a diagnosis of diabetes in a cat once was considered a death sentence, much as it was with humans. Not any more. With the many advances in medicine, a pet who has been diagnosed with this disease can live a long, happy life.
Pets get diabetes too -- Just like humans pets can suffer from diabetes mellitus too. By a simple blood test, called fructosamine, thay can be diagnosed, and then under the care of your veterinary surgeon, often treated succesfully.
Pet Safety -- Your home might be "kid-proof" but how does it measure up when it comes to safety for your pet? Do you know all the hazards your pet is exposed to? How about what plants are poisonous and what foods should be avoided?
Epilepsy in Dogs and Cats -- Epilepsy is a non progressive brain disorder that induces recurrent seizures. It is very important to understand that there are numerous disorders that can cause seizures, and in order to make a diagnosis of true epilepsy, many of these other causes must be ruled out.
