Recently a colleague in private practice asked me for advice about how to treat cystine bladder stones formed by a 5.5 year-old, spayed female Siamese cat. Although textbooks that he consulted contained information about cystine urolithiasis in dogs,%he was unable to find recommendations for this ...
6. Increased risk of pancreatitis.This in one of themany causes of canine diabetesbecause a pancreatic infection affects the production of insulin. 7. Increased risk of other health issuesincluding urinary bladder stones, some cancers, and liver disease. ...
Medical problems:Many medical issues can cause your dogto urinate inside your house. Different types of cystitis and bladder stones are common culprits. Diseases that cause increased thirst and urination, such as kidney disease and diabetes, are also common causes. Not neutering/spaying:Dogs that...
Bladder inflammation ("cystitis") Bladder or kidney stones Kidney disease Skin infections of the vulvar or preputial folds Metabolic/endocrine diseases like diabetes, Cushing's, and Addison's disease Certain GI upsets Canine Cognitive Dysfunction, also known as "Doggy Dementia" ...
Prevents bladder or kidney stones from forming– Foods that are high in oxalate can cause calcium oxide stones or calcium phosphate. Calcium oxide stones or kidney stones will cause your pet to suffer physically. You will also be forced to change its diet to prevent the dog’s kidney stone ...
easily after a urethrostomy, blood could be a sign of a urinary tract or bladder infection. You’ll need to make an appointment with your vet as soon as possible and take with you a sample of freely-caught urine for analysis. A vet can give appropriate antibiotics to treat the infection...
The Canine Digestive System: The Basics When we think of digestion, it’s usually just the stomach and intestines that spring to mind. But the digestive system also includes: Mouth Teeth Salivary glands Esophagus (food pipe) Stomach Liver and gallbladder ...
Bile helps to break fats in our diet into smaller water soluble substance in a process known as emulsification. Bile is not an enzyme. It is stored in the gallbladder, a small pear shaped sac attached to the under surface of the liver. When the gallbladder gets clogged (by stones or...
Some tests search for genetic mutations in your dog’s DNA. This can include mutations that make your dog sensitive to certain medications, those that increase the risk of bladder stones, and even genes that cause overeating. It’s important to keep in mind that these tests cannot screen for...
Pet psychics claim to communicate telepathically with animals, suggesting animals are similar to humans in their capacity for complex thought and emotion. There is a lack of scientific consensus on whether animals experience human-like emotions, with debate surrounding the true meaning of behaviors link...