This is an overview of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It is a group of symptoms that occur together that affects the stomach and intestines, called the GI/gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms include repeated abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, gas, mucus in the stool, having the feeling that you’re unable to empty your bowels after pooping, and changes in […]
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June is here and so is summer heat. Time to think about the higher temperature and how it affects our pets. A cat /dog’s normal body temperature is between 100.5 and 102.5 F. This puts them more at risk for heatstroke, which occurs when their body temperature reaches 106 F./ 41.4 C. It only takes
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Norovirus Exposure to Norovirus gastroenteritis, is not limited to cruise ships, you can get it right here at home. Norovirus is a group of viruses causing severe vomiting and diarrhea that can cause gastroenteritis. It is an inflammation of the stomach and intestines and the leading cause of food borne illnesses, and it’s very contagious.
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Possibly at some point during a doctor exam you had a little “thingie” put on your finger. It was to check your blood oxygen level. There are two main ways to measure or test blood oxygen levels: through a blood draw test and through pulse oximetry (using an oximeter). A blood draw test provides much more
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Gout is a common and complex form of arthritis that can affect anyone. A very recent study was completed with unexpected results. The study, led by researchers from the University of Otago, New Zealand, analyzed the genetic information of an astounding 2.6 million people, including 120,295 individuals with gout. This was the largest genetic study
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The topic this month is Shingles (herpes zoster) an infection that causes a painful rash. People get shingles when the varicella-zoster virus (VZV), which causes chickenpox, reactivates in their bodies later in life after they have already had chickenpox. About 1 in 3 people in the United States and Canada will develop shingles in their lifetime. Your
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Cats and dogs do their own DIY self-grooming. Although dogs don’t groom themselves as extensively as cats do, self-bathing and grooming is still normal behavior for dogs. Dogs utilize several methods of self-cleaning that may not seem effective to humans. One familiar action is the extremely forceful full-body shake, usually performed by wet or muddy dogs.
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The topic this month is Multiple Sclerosis/MS. It is a condition that can affect the brain and spinal cord, causing a wide range of potential symptoms, including problems with vision, arm or leg movement, sensation, or balance. It’s a lifelong condition that can sometimes cause serious disability, although it can occasionally be mild. It is another
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Psoriasis Psoriasis – an autoimmune skin condition. It is a long-term (chronic) disease with no cure, in which the immune system becomes overactive, causing skin cells to multiply too quickly. Normal skin cells completely grow and shed in a month. Psoriasis skin cells, instead of shedding, on average over 7 to 14 days pile up
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The topic this month is pancreatitis, which can occur in both cats and dogs. The pancreas is located near the stomach and liver, and it produces enzymes to assist in food digestion and hormones such as glucagon and insulin. The digestive enzymes are secreted into the small intestine, and the hormones enter the bloodstream. When
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