One of the most common ailments in dogs and cats is kidney (renal) disease, a broad term that applies to any disease process that leaves the kidneys unable to effectively filter toxins out of the blood and maintain water balance in the body. In acute kidney disease, signs can occur quickly and can be very […]
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The topic this month is depression. I know this is a very strange topic to be writing about as we are approaching happy holiday times, people gatherings and the start of a new year. But sometimes the thought of an approaching celebration, or remembering a happy or sad memory involving a specific event ‘triggers’ us
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This article is a basic over-view of Diabetes Mellitus [ DM ]. Those who have diabetes themselves may have more specific information about their unique medical condition. The main focus here is to help identify signs of DM, problems associated with this condition, and appreciate the necessity of managing it. FYI – even cats and
YOU and Your Doctor Are Your Medical Team – November 2023 Read More »
I was watching a recent TV ad, promoting a DNA test for your family dog to identify its ‘breed’, that breed’s possible health conditions and ‘potential relatives’. I thought about our famous “Mexican Mutt”, AKA “Mexican Street Dog” thinking how busy that DNA testing would get. Many different breeds have been introduced into Mexican canine
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Osteoarthritis Vs. Rheumatoid Arthritis – both are a type of arthritis that causes painful stiff joints, after that similarity they have little in common. For the sake of article space, OA = Osteoarthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis = RA. OA usually occurs later in life, after years of mechanical wear and tear on the cartilage which
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The topic this month is Chronic Kidney Disease / CKD – a condition characterized by a gradual loss of kidney function over time. The difference between Chronic Kidney Disease is that there is kidney damage but they are still able to perform some of its functions, and Renal Failure is the condition when kidneys are
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Most people with high blood pressure have no symptoms for years, even if blood pressure readings reach dangerously high levels. For the sake of space saving I will refer to high blood pressure as HPB in the article. On a personal note-I developed HBP at age 26 and it was picked up on my routine
YOU and Your Doctor Are Your Medical Team – August 2023 Read More »
With the start of summer comes some potential health hazards for our pets, that we need to keep in mind. The following are a few summer pet safety tips: Always make sure your pet has cool, clean water available at all times. This is one of the easiest ways to avoid heat injuries in the
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Being dehydrated may not seem like a serious condition, but it could become an acute situation if not dealt with. There are 3 main electrolytes: Sodium, potassium and chloride, along with minerals such as magnesium, calcium, phosphate, and bicarbonates. The kidneys among other organs help maintain a balance between daily consumption and excretion of electrolytes and
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Colon Cancer The topic this month is colon cancer. This subject is not spoken about as much as other types of cancers, but colon cancer is the third most common cancer in men, after prostate and lung cancer and second most common cancer in women, after breast cancer. I am not sure why a conversation
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