by webmaster admin | Sep 28, 2020 | Disease and Symptoms, Dogs, Pet Care
What is Cushing’s disease? Cushing’s disease is the symptoms caused by the body being exposed to elevated cortisol for an extended period of time. Cortisol is produced by the adrenal glands, which are located near both kidneys. The pituitary gland in the brain signals...
by webmaster admin | Aug 28, 2020 | Cats, Dogs, Pet Care, Pet Safety
Unregulated The raw pet food industry is unregulated. This means that basically anyone can start their own raw pet food company without any background knowledge in pet nutrition requirements or food safety. Also, feeding trials have not performed resulting in a lack...
by webmaster admin | Jul 28, 2020 | Cats, Disease and Symptoms, Pet Care, Pet Tips
What is Hyperthyroidism? Hyperthyroidism is characterized by the overproduction of thyroid hormone and a subsequent increase in metabolic rate. This disease is common in older cats. Although the thyroid gland enlarges in hyperthyroidism, it is usually a benign or...
by webmaster admin | Jun 26, 2020 | Cats, Disease and Symptoms, Dogs, Pet Care, Pet Tips
What is a blood glucose curve? A blood glucose curve involves regular measurements of blood glucose throughout the period of one day to monitor glucose trends prior to and following insulin administration. The curve will indicate the patient’s peak blood glucose...
by webmaster admin | May 29, 2020 | Disease and Symptoms, Dogs, Parasites, Pet Safety
What is Heartworm? Heartworm disease is caused by a parasite called Dirofilaria immitis, commonly known as heartworm. The parasites are long, hair-like worms that live in the right ventricle of the heart and the pulmonary artery. Dogs are the most common host. They...
