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Hepatic Lipidosis in Cats
Hepatic Lipidosis is a common liver disease affecting cats, particularly those that are overweight. Refusing food for more than three days puts your cat at risk for this disease. The body’s response to lipidosis can be a buildup of fat in the liver, preventing bile in the liver cells from being excreted. This is a […]
Keeping Your Pet’s Food Safe
In order to avoid parasites and spoilage to enter your pet’s food which can cause illness and/or disease to you and your pets, the FDA has some suggestions about keeping food safe. With all the recalls of pet foods due to the presence of salmonella or other problems, it’s a good idea to follow these […]
Diabetes in Cats
Diabetes in cats appears to be on the increase these days. Diabetes occurs when the hormone insulin, produced by the pancreas, is not regulating the flow of glucose. Glucose is needed by cells to supply energy. Without enough insulin, the cat’s body begins to break down stored fats and proteins for energy. The cat may […]