Laryngeal Paralysis usually develops slowly over a period of time. It generally affects older dogs, horses, rarely cats, but can occur in young pets as well. It is usually seen in larger dogs over 40-50 lbs. such as Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, Siberian Huskies, Newfoundlands and St. Bernards. It appears that Labradors are more prone […]
Glomerulonephritis is a kidney disease that while you may not have heard about it, is common in pets. It can be detected even in its early stages and is treatable. The glomerulus is the part of the kidney that filters waste, water and other chemicals from the blood which are then eliminated through urination. Filtering […]
Lice – There are 2 types, biting lice and sucking lice, neither of which spread to cats or humans. Check with your vet as to treatment. Fleas – Fleas can cause skin irritation and sometimes allergic reactions in dogs and cats. They can also act as intermediaries for other parasites such as tapeworms. Today there […]
