Dogs

Alternative Diets for Dogs and Cats

Alternative Diets for Dogs and Cats

Savanna Bruce, Veterinary Student Class of 2024 You’ve spoken with your veterinarian and are thinking about personally making your pet’s meals. There are about as many diet options for your pet as there are for you, so which one is best? Breed, age, weight, allergies,...

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Allergic Conjunctivitis in Dogs and Cats

Allergic Conjunctivitis in Dogs and Cats

Tony Johnson, DVM, DACVECC Conjunctivitis is inflammation of the conjunctiva in the eye. The conjunctiva is a pinkish mucous-secreting membrane, similar to the lining of your mouth and nose, that covers the eyeball and lines the inner surface of the eyelids. The...

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Addison’s Disease (Hypoadrenocorticism)

Addison’s Disease (Hypoadrenocorticism)

Wendy Brooks, DVM, DABVP Adrenal Hormones The adrenal gland is so named because it is located just forward of the kidney (renal means kidney). The center of the gland is called the medulla and the outer area is the cortex. While both areas produce hormones, Addison's...

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Acute Hemorrhagic Diarrhea Syndrome (AHDS or HGE)

Acute Hemorrhagic Diarrhea Syndrome (AHDS or HGE)

Wendy Brooks, DVM, DABVP The term hemorrhagic gastroenteritis basically means inflammation of the stomach and intestine with bleeding. This kind of bleeding inflammation might be seen in patients with parvovirus infection, pancreatitis, inflammatory bowel disease or...

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Actinic (Solar) Dermatitis

Actinic (Solar) Dermatitis

Wendy Brooks, DVM, DABVP Most of us know that sun exposure can be damaging to the skin. We get wrinkles, sunburn, and even sun-induced skin cancers. It turns out that dogs have similar issues. Pets like to sunbathe just like people do. Many like to lie happily on...

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