The Best and the Worst of Pure-Bred Siberian Huskies Siberian huskies are a breed that is predisposed to a variety of disease, particularly neoplastic, ocular and dermatologic. Some of these diseases have known genetic factors, while others are anecdotal. To … [Read more...]
Monitoring a cat with diabetes
March 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Diabetic Person Typically a person with diabetes will monitor their blood glucose levels frequently throughout the day. Based on their blood glucose levels they can adjust what they eat and the amount of insulin or oral hypoglycemic medication they take. It is … [Read more...]
Feline Leukemia Treatment
December 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment
A cat that is infected with the feline leukemia virus (FeLV) should not necessarily be euthanized. There are some options that pet owners can consider for feline leukemia treatment. They develop the same diseases that affect non-infected cats and can respond favorably to … [Read more...]
Feline Leukemia Vaccine
December 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Keeping cats confined indoors in a feline leukemia virus (FeLV) free household is the simplest form of protection against FeLV infection. For cats allowed to wander outside, the feline leukemia vaccine (FeLV) provides the best means of protection, however they are not 100% … [Read more...]
Doberman Pinscher Diseases
December 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Doberman Pinchers as a breed are genetically predisposed to a number of diseases though not as many as some breeds. Some are just anecdotal where as with others the genetic factors are known. Most pure breed dogs are breed rather closely to near relatives. This process … [Read more...]
Standard Poodle Diseases
December 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Standard Poodles as a breed are genetically predisposed to a number of diseases though not as many as many other breeds such as Golden Retrievers. Some diseases appear to be inherited but actual genetic coding has not been definitively identified. Most pure breed dogs are … [Read more...]
Feline Lymphoma: Causes
December 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Feline lymphoma is one of the most common forms of cancer in cats and presents in many different forms, but all involve a common cell type from a lymphocyte, which is a type of white blood cell. These cells are typically found in lymphoid tissues, such as lymph nodes, … [Read more...]
Golden Retriever Diseases
December 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
When thinking about dog breeds, and which might make good pets, considering the diseases that they may be predisposed to should be a consideration. Golden retrievers as a breed are genetically predisposed to a number of diseases; more than many breeds. This article will list … [Read more...]
Treatment of Cats with Diabetes
December 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
After your veterinarian has diagnosed your cat with diabetes you will need to think about treatment options. The goal of treatment of cats with diabetes is to reduce the blood glucose to levels that are closer to normal. In doing this your cat will feel better, regain … [Read more...]
Feline Leukemia Testing
December 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Susceptibility to feline leukemia virus (FeLV) infection is highest in young kittens. Although the risk of infection is reported in cats of all ages, the rate of infection declines steadily as cats age. The first vaccine for FeLV was produced in 1985, but there appeared to … [Read more...]
