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An Overview: Epilepsy & Seizures In Dogs OLD
Seizure disorders in dogs are common and there are many causes which can include birth defects, metabolic defects, infections, a brain abscess, toxins or vascular disorders such as strokes and high blood pressure. […]
What to do during a dogs seizure
What To Do During A Dog’s Seizure OLD
There are often warning signs when a dog is about to have a seizure. A dog may begin to act scared, dazed, stressed or anxious without cause. Dogs may also have trouble seeing, experience muscle and limb contractions, and even lose bowel and bladder control. […]
Heart Disease In Dogs OLD
Just like people, dogs can suffer from many of the same diseases, including heart disease (otherwise known as cardiomyopathy). […]
Kidney toxicity
Kidney Toxicity (Drug Induced Nephrotoxicity) In Dogs OLD
Like human kidneys, a dog's kidneys balance certain substances in the blood and filter out and excrete the body's waste as urine. Some drugs administered for the purpose of diagnosing or treating another medical disorder may have toxic effects on a dog's kidneys. […]
An Overview Of Feline Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): Symptoms, Causes & Treatment OLD
Early stage of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in cats is often unnoticed. Once you start noticing signs and symptoms, the disease is usually already in stage 2, late stage kidney insufficiency, or possibly stage 3, early kidney failure. […]
Stages Of Feline Chronic Kidney Disease OLD
Chronic kidney disease is staged depending on the severity. This is estimated based on the level of waste products in the blood and abnormalities in the urine. […]
Your cat could be suffering in silence
CKD – The Silent Disease OLD
The crucial functions of the kidneys include removing toxins and excess water from the body; maintaining water, salt and acid balance; producing hormones and maintaining normal blood pressure. […]
cat kidney failure - how long can your cat live
Acute And Chronic Feline Kidney Failure – How Long Can Your Cat Live? OLD
Unfortunately, it is difficult to predict life expectancy with malfunctioning kidneys since each case is unique; however, there is a difference in life expectancy with regards to managed and unmanaged kidney failure. […]