Most of us who have terminally ill or aged pets practice hospice care and may not even be aware that we are. There are times when the cost of treatment can overwhelm, particularly young families and those on fixed incomes. With incurable illnesses such as cancer, treatment often causes side effects without any benefit. Pet […]
Hyperadrenocorticism known as Cushing’s Disease is a hormone disorder. It is more common in dogs but can affect cats as well. The incidence of Cushing’s is higher in older dogs and horses. It is known as PPID in horses. Cushing’s Disease is caused by a steroidal hormone, cortisol, producing more than normal amounts. Among cortisol’s […]
