and good manners. She coined “chew factor” as her method to keep her first puppy pair occupied by chewing on frozen raw bones. With interests in human and canine nutrition and fitness, she is finally using her journalism background to explore interests close to her heart and her dogs. ...
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a catch-all diagnosis for inflammation of the digestive tract. The big illnesses that fall under the IBD label are ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. What these diseases have in common is an altered relationship between intestinal microbes and the immune ...
as evidenced by previously published research (from 2000 to 2020) on relationships between fire and wildlife disease. We provide a variety of mechanisms by which fire could affect either exposure or susceptibility to infection according to a priori understanding...
There are other targeted treatments available if your pet's skin problems are determined to be caused by endocrine disease, autoimmune issues, or melanoma. You will need to visit your veterinarian to determine the cause and proper course of treatment. The bottom line Skin problems in dogs are r...
Autoimmune diseases such as pemphigus foliaceus cause the immune system to attack the skin, leading to blisters, crusting, and dry, cracked paw pads. Hypothyroidism Cushing’s disease Hyperkeratosis, or an overgrowth of keratin, is a common cause of dry, cracked paw pads in senior dogs. ...
This compound was found to be active in vivo and in vitro mouse models against polycystic kidney disease and against pancreatic cancer. It can also be used in the treatment of autoimmune diseases especially rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and leukemia. However, it suffers from low solubility and ...
Is scoliosis an autoimmune disease? How common is photoreceptor degenerative disease? How is ascariasis treated and controlled? What is moderate degenerative disc disease? How is degenerative myelopathy diagnosed in dogs? Is psoriatic arthritis a degenerative disease?
Can you get life insurance if you have an autoimmune disease? When your immune system reacts to help your body fight infection or injury, the body can become inflamed in the affected area. For most of us, this is a good thing because it indicates that we’re healing. ...
Multiple Sclerosis: This is an autoimmune disease of the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord). It is often associated with reduced balance, tingling and extreme itchiness, muscle spasms and difficulty controlling arm and leg movements. Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome: Tarsal tunnel syndrome ...
How does pneumonia affect the digestive system? How does H1N1 affect the respiratory system? What is the difference between viral and bacterial chest infections? Is pneumonia a bacterial or viral disease? Is TB pleural effusion contagious?