Cats and dogs, like humans, can develop UTIs / urinary tract infections. Basic anatomy: There are two kidneys, and there are two tubes [respectively a left and right] called the “ureters,” and each of these ureters leaves their respective kidney going “downwards” into the bladder. At the lower end of the bladder is one tube […]
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This article is an over-view of hernias that occur in both males and females. But to explain the frequently used terminology and to clarity there is a difference between a hernia and a prolapse, a herniaoccurs when part of your “insides” bulges through an opening or weakness in the muscle or connective tissue that is
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This is not intended as a gloom and doom article, but one that contains alert information to help you protect your good health. The fall and winter months are a salad bowl of contagious respiratory viruses. Then you have to include pneumonia. Even though it is a bacterium it is another contagious respiratory infection. This
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This month’s article is about unique things you might not know about your dog or cat. A cat question: Is Your Cat Fat or does it have a Primordial Pouch? If your cat has a loose, “jiggly belly,” you might think he simply needs to lose a few pounds. However, that flap of skin may
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Celiac disease is a condition where your immune system attacks your own tissues when you eat gluten, which damages your gut (small intestine) so your body cannot properly take in nutrients. Celiac disease can cause a range of symptoms, including diarrhea, abdominal pain and bloating. There is a big difference between gluten sensitivity/intolerance and Celiac. Sensitivity
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This topic is an over-view of thyroid disease. June was part one addressing hyperthyroidism and an autoimmune condition called Graves’ disease. This month is part two dealing with hypothyroidism. A review: the thyroid is a gland, shaped like a “butterfly,” located in the front of the neck, circling the windpipe (trachea). Your thyroid makes hormones
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If you have a dog, I am sure you believe he is listening and understanding what you are saying. You are partially correct. There has been a wide variety of dog studies looking at the relationship between a dog and his owner. Humans and dogs listen to speech in a similar way, and both respond
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This topic is an overview of thyroid disease. This month will be part #1 and address Hyperthyroidism, and next month, part #2 will be about Hypothyroidism. The thyroid is a small gland, shaped like a “butterfly” located in the front of the neck, circling the windpipe/(trachea). Your thyroid makes hormones that help control many vital
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March is Women’s History Month, and March 8th is International Women’s Day. The goal of these celebration days is to bring to light interesting and at times unique stories of individual women who have made a contribution to their community and possibly their nation. One story caught my eye – it was about a place
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Our body has a great “defense” system against disease. It is called the immune system, which is quite complex and involves many organs. When the immune system is working correctly, it has many functions including: (a) identifying the difference between your own cells versus those that are foreign to your body; (b) activating and mobilizing
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