Both Weimaraners and Boxers have an increased risk of certain kinds of tumors, a danger inherited by the Boweimar. Since some cancers can be removed from dogs if caught early, it’s vitally important that you take the early warning signs seriously. Take your Boweimar to the vet if you no...
vitamin supplementsare not necessary. Even those being fed a high quality dry ferret diet will generally not need routine supplements, though occasionally a ferret on this diet can develop a dry haircoat or dry skin due to a lack of sufficient fat in the diet. In this case an oral fatty ...
a trusted brand should be just fine for your Arabian Mau. This is the easiest way to ensure your cat is getting a nutritionally complete diet that’s high in protein. Cats also need fat, a minimal amount of carbohydrates, and a variety of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids...
Cockatoos are different from other birds in that they don’t produce oils in their feathers but a fine powder instead. Because of this, they need regular bathing to keep the powder from making too big of a mess. Give them access to a water bath or mist shower at least every other day...
Telangiectasia: Clusters of “spider veins” where tiny blood vessels cause red lines on the skin Tumor: A lesion larger than 0.5 centimeters (0.2 inches) in size that looks similar to a nodule. Tumors can be benign or cancerous. Wheal: An irregular-shaped, solid, elevated area that can ...
Carcinoma tumors can also cause Muir-Torre syndrome (MTS), an inherited cancer syndrome that gives rise to skin lesions, sebaceous tumors, colon cancer, breast cancer and other serious conditions. Carcinoma tumors are generally removed with the help of surgery. More serious carcinoma tumors require...
I should also mention that there is a Yahoo Support Group for Dercums Disease (as stated in my previous post) - for painful fatty tumors (lipomas). You'll learn a lot but most of all, you'll know that you're not alone, not labeled, and have people who share their stories and the...
This breed has an incredible life span for such a large dog. They can live an average of 12-15 years! The primary health issues they are prone to are hip dysplasia, entropion (where an eyelid curls under and irritates the eye), and fatty tumors. ...
I had never heard of it either - my first knowledge was today after a CT Scan. Thankfully my daughter had watched Dr. Oz and therefore, knew what the Dr. was talking about and could ask the proper questions. In the last two weeks my stomach has 'bloated' up with fluid - now I'm...
Some of the health problems that your cockatoo may face include Psittacine beak and feather disease (highly contagious), obesity problems, bumblefoot (marked by swelling and lameness), obesity problems and fatty tumors, and herpes infections. Cockatoos are also interested in eating chicken, and most...