#Disease

Cats • March 18, 2021

Vestibular Disease in Cats

You are with your generally healthy and agile cat one day, and you suddenly notice it having trouble standing on four legs and maintaining its balance. The cat eventually stands but has a funny look as it does. Its vision may seem fine but, its eyes dart back and forth with its head tilting to […]

Victor Anunobi • November 23, 2024

Dogs • March 11, 2021

Kidney Disease in Dogs

The kidneys are vital organs in dogs, as with all mammals. They are responsible for removing toxins from the blood and excreting them from the body in the form of urine. They also help regulate blood acidity levels and blood pressure, increase the production of red blood cells, prevent loss of water, and maintain an […]

Victor Anunobi • November 23, 2024

Dogs • February 18, 2021

Lupus in Dogs (Canine Lupus)

Lupus in dogs is a condition in which the immune system attacks the body’s cells and the tissue itself. There are two forms of canine lupus, each of which has different symptoms and options for treatment. Discoid lupus erythematosus is the most common type of lupus in dogs (DLE). The disorder is often referred to […]

Aigbini Jennifer • November 23, 2024

Cats • February 18, 2021

Autoimmune Disease in Cats

The symptoms of systemic autoimmune disease in cats, such as lack of energy, fatigue, skin ulcers, joint pain, and weight loss, are usually unclear. A definitive cause is often not recognised, but a genetic pattern (such as with Persians and their crosses) or viral causes is suspected in many instances. The outlook for the long […]

Oluwafemi Peter • November 23, 2024

Features • February 18, 2021

What Is Monkeypox?

Monkeypox is a rare, infectious disease that is caused by the monkeypox virus. The monkeypox virus can affect humans and certain animals. The disease cases are often found close to the tropical rainforests, where there are animals that carry the monkeypox virus. The disease may be spread from body fluids, handling bushmeat, contaminated objects, close […]

Oluwafemi Michael • November 23, 2024

Dogs • February 18, 2021

What Is Canine Lipomas?

If you have been observant enough, you will notice that when it comes to dogs, there are some lumps under their skins, especially in older dogs. These lumps could be as a result of unusual growth. Some growths are cancerous, while some are not. Canine Lipoma is a noncancerous lump that is common in dogs, […]

Oluwafemi Michael • November 23, 2024

Horses • February 18, 2021

What Is Laminitis?

It is essential to note that laminitis is a severe condition that, if not treated immediately, can cost your animal its life. Laminitis is a troubling disease that affects the feet of horses and every day. Veterinarians across the world have to make hard decisions between treating horses with laminitis or putting them down. Laminitis […]

Oluwafemi Michael • November 23, 2024

Dogs • February 18, 2021

Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Dogs

Inflammatory bowel disease in dogs is not a disease but rather a syndrome. A particular reaction to chronic intestinal tract irritation triggers the syndrome. Many dogs with inflammatory bowel disease have a history of vomiting or diarrhea, intermittent or chronic, and may have a poor appetite. A dog may lose weight during periods of vomiting […]

Aigbini Jennifer • November 23, 2024

Dogs • February 18, 2021

What is Addison’s Disease in Dogs?

Addison’s disease (hypoadrenocorticism) is triggered by lower-than-normal hormone development by the adrenal glands, such as Cortisol. Small glands that are situated near the kidneys are the adrenals. To regulate salt, sugar, and water balance in the body, adrenal hormones are essential. Addison’s disease occurs less often in dogs than the other disorder, Cushing’s disease (cortisol […]

Aigbini Jennifer • November 23, 2024

Birds • February 18, 2021

What Is Bird Flu?

Bird flu, also known as avian influenza, is a biological infection that can cause diseases. It not only affects birds, but humans and other animals can also be infected by bird flu. Several forms of the virus are exclusively restricted to birds. The most common form of the flu is H5N1. This strain is considered […]

Oluwafemi Michael • November 23, 2024