Myositis is the the inflammation of one or more muscles. In its many forms it can affect all living creatures. It can be difficult to diagnose and is painful and usually indicates an underlying illness. While there are different forms of myositis, the most common is masticatory myositis involving the muscles used for chewing. There […]
Giardia is a parasite, a protozoa (one-celled organism) that lives in the small intestine of cats and dogs (it affects humans too). Giardia are present throughout the U.S. and other parts of the world. Infestation usually occurs when water containing fecal matter of fish and other animals is ingested. Contaminated food can also be a […]
Spondylosis is a degenerative disorder meaning it grows worse with time. It causes loss of spinal structure and function. Bone spurs (osteophytes) form at the edges of vertetrae, sometimes forming bony bridges between them. Usually, the lower back is affected, but it can occur in the neck and anywhere along the spine. Spondylosis is an […]
