Guinea Pigs, gerbils, hamsters, rats and mice can all develop cancer, particularly as they age. They are prone to all types of cancer, bone cancer, skin cancer, internal organ cancers. Spaying the female of the species acts as a preventive of some types of cancer. Removal of tumors with surgery is well tolerated by these […]
Dogs and cats suffer from some of the same eye ailments that humans do. Glaucoma is one of those ailments. Glaucoma occurs with increased pressure due to the abnormal drainage of fluid. The fluid, call aqueous humor, is inside the eye, giving nourishment and helping to maintain the normal shape. Normally, the fluid drains into […]
Following is a list of some of the neurological problems pets can face. Wobbler’s Syndrome Encephalitis (brain infection) Stroke – Caused by bleeding into the brain Brain Tumors and Abcesses Muscular Dystrophy – Progressive degeneration of skeletal muscles Degenerative Myelopathy – Progressive loss of coordination beginning in hind quarters, resulting eventually in paralysis Necrotic Myelopathy […]
