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Hypothyroidism

by | Aug 28, 2020 | Chronic Conditions, We Help Your Pet With

Hypothyroidism is the natural deficiency of thyroid hormone and is the most common hormone imbalance of dogs. This deficiency is produced by several different mechanisms. The most common cause (at least 95% of cases) is immune destruction of the thyroid gland. It can...
Seizures

Seizures

by | Aug 22, 2020 | Chronic Conditions, We Help Your Pet With

Seizures are common in dogs, but more unusual in cats. Seizures are just symptoms which can occur with many kinds of diseases. They can happen because of diseases outside the brain or inside the brain. Low blood sugar that can happen with an overdose of insulin or...
Liver Shunt

Liver Shunt

by | Aug 22, 2020 | Chronic Conditions, We Help Your Pet With

A liver shunt is also named a PSS, portosystemic shunt, portacaval shunt or portosystemic vascular anomaly. This abnormality occurs when a pet’s venous blood from the intestine bypasses the liver. In the normal pet, blood vessels pick up nutrients from...
Epilepsy

Epilepsy

by | Aug 22, 2020 | Chronic Conditions, We Help Your Pet With

Epilepsy (often referred to as a seizure disorder) is a chronic neurological condition characterized by recurrent unprovoked seizures. It is commonly controlled with medication, although surgical methods are used as well. Epileptic seizures are classified both by...
Obesity

Obesity

by | Aug 19, 2020 | Chronic Conditions, We Help Your Pet With

Excess weight is a serious health problem for dogs and cats and is common in many countries. The two main causes of obesity are too much food and too little exercise. Other contributing factors can be due to hormonal influences, certain genetic factors, and other...