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Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) was first discovered in 1986 in a California cattery where some cats appeared to have an illness similar to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) in people. Since then, FIV has been discovered in every country that has tested cats for its presence. Read more...
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The thyroid gland is located in the neck and plays an important role in regulating the body’s rate of metabolism. Hyperthyroidism is a disorder characterized by the overproduction of thyroid hormone and a subsequent increase in the metabolic rate. Read more...
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Ear infections can be extremely uncomfortable for dogs. Many, if not most dogs will suffer from an ear infection at some point in their lives. The majority of these will clear up with some basic veterinary treatment such as an antibacterial ointment, but some are extremely difficult to treat. Read more...
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Urinary incontinence is a common disorder in older female dogs, as many as 20% of neutered bitches develop it at some point in their lives. The reason is usually urethral sphincter mechanism incompetence (USMI). Read more...
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Constipation is relatively common in cats. While middle-aged and older cats are more susceptible, cats of any age can become constipated. Although there is no absolute rule on the number of bowel movements a cat should have each day, most healthy adult cats have one or two. Read more...
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Your overweight male cat is spending an awfully long time in that litter tray, and crying out in distress. What could the problem be? He has a urinary blockage. Once the urethra is plugged/blocked, it is an EMERGENCY. Read more...
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Cystitis in cats is an all too common occurrence, especially with inner city cats. Cystitis simply means "inflammation of the bladder wall". It can be caused by a bacterial infection, or sometimes simply by stress. Read more...
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Cancer of the bladder in dogs is nearly always very bad news. The most common presenting signs are hematuria (blood in the urine), dysuria (straining to urinate), pollakiuria (frequent urination) and weight loss. Here we look at how it is best diagnosed and the treatment options available. Read more...
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Bladder stones can be present without causing any symptoms in the cat, but they are very often associated with hematuria (blood in the urine), pollakuria (increased frequency of urination) and dysuria (difficulty passing urine). Read more...
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