Heart disease in dogs and cats is caused by abnormalities in the structure and function of the heart. The disease will develop over time, but the final result is a severe condition affecting the heart's function called heart failure. It can be found since birth (congenital heart disease) in the age of not more than 1 year and heart disease in dogs and cats that occurs later (acquired heart disease). The disease develops in the age range from 6 years and up, is the most common characteristic and is often found in older dogs. Heart disease is divided into...
Cancer can occur in both dogs and cats of all breeds. If owners notice any abnormalities, such as an abnormally growing mass in their pet, X-rays or ultrasounds are necessary for evaluation. A biopsy is also required to ensure it's not malignant. Therefore, regular health checkups for your pet are crucial. Early detection significantly increases the chances of a successful treatment. Symptoms include: 1. A tumor that grows larger or expands, often located on the skin or in the abdominal cavity. 2. Non-healing sores, such as ulcers. 3. Abnormal bowel and gastric function…
Dry Eye in Dogs (Dry Eye or Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca, KCS) Another eye disease in dogs that we often encounter is dry eye disease, which is an abnormality of the tear film that coats the eyes, resulting in dry eyes, inflammation of the cornea and conjunctiva. Symptoms of dry eye disease include frequent blinking, large swollen blood vessels in the conjunctiva, swelling of the conjunctiva, protruding third eyelid, mucus or pus, cornea with blood vessels, pigmentation or ulcers…
Wet mange, or scabies, is one of the most common skin problems in dogs. Symptoms often include hair loss, itching, red and inflamed skin, a foul odor in some cases, and the appearance of bumps and scabs. Many people mistakenly think of mange as a serious condition. Mange is caused by external parasites, specifically mites, or scabies mites. These mites are a type of external parasite but are too small to be seen with the naked eye. There are two main types of mites that cause mange in dogs: Sarcoptes mites, which cause dry mange, and Demodex mites…