Addison’s Disease is caused by the adrenal gland not producing enough cortisol or aldosterone. It usually affects young to middle-age female dogs, but any dog can develop the disease. Addison’s is rare in cats. Addison’s is difficult to diagnose because symptoms mirror so many other diseases – fatigue, diarrhea, vomiting and muscle pain. The adrenal […]
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We don’t think of dogs as blood donors, but the demand is there. Surgeries, traumatic injuries, pancreatitis, rat poison ingestion are some medical conditions where a blood transfusion may be necessary. Allison Dietz, a licensed veterinary technician, runs a pet blood bank in Seattle, Washington. According to Ms. Dietz, one donation could potentially save 4 […]
