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Lymphangiectasia in dogs can be caused by a wide variety of diseases or conditions. Most of these conditions are idiopathic (without a known cause), congenital, or acquired due to a secondary cause. The most common and frequently encountered secondary cause of lymphangiectasia is Protein Losing Enteropathy. Even though the name sounds scary, lymphangiectasia can be …
A portosystemic shunt in dogs (PSS further in this article) is a condition that explains an uncharacteristic connection between the systemic circulation of the body and the portal vascular system in dogs and cats. In this article, we will talk about this condition in dogs, as it is rarely seen in cats. When this condition …
Cat Kidney Diseases This article is dedicated to unpacking everything about cat kidney diseases. Cats are awesome and surprisingly very resilient creatures. That is why in all cultures, our feline friends have nine lives. But, quite often, cats will experience some kidney issues, some of them self-inflicted (eating household plants, for example), and some genetically …
What is an Animal Psychologist? Animal Psychology, also known as Comparative Psychology, is an interdisciplinary field that studies animals’ behavior and cognitive processes. The philosophy of this field is drawn from several related areas of inquiry. The areas of inquiry include Ethology, General Psychology, and Evolutionary Biology, among others. The findings and inquiries related to …
Defining the Exocrine System and the Endocrine System Exocrine and endocrine are possibly words you’ve heard of but might not fully know what they mean. These words are both talking about secretions and are differentiated by where the products are secreted. If the product is secreted into the blood, this is endocrine (meaning inside). The …
What is Canine Cryptorchidism? Canine cryptorchidism is the term used to define a medical condition seen in dogs (very rare in cats) in which one or both testicles are retained in the abdomen instead of descending in the scrotal sac. The testicles are a pair of reproductive organs in the male animal. Their role in …
What is Canine Osteomyelitis? Osteomyelitis is a mouthful of a word. When we break it down into its components, it really just means bone (osteo-) and bone marrow (myel-) inflammation (-itis). When we think of osteomyelitis in dogs medically, we are talking about infection in bone and bone marrow. Infections in bone causing osteomyelitis are …
What is Sepsis in Dogs? Treating sepsis in dogs is essential, as it is a very serious and life-threatening condition resulting from the body’s reaction to an infection and leads to damage to its organs and tissues. The initial stage of sepsis is characterized by the suppression of the immune system. The most common signs …
Have you ever wondered how food travels from your pet’s mouth all the way…er out? Many owners confuse the stomach with the bowel’s loops and do not realize how diverse and complex the alimentary canal can be in different animals. Read below for more info on the alimentary canal. Definition of the Alimentary Canal So …
Today we are going to cover the surgical terms celiotomy and laparotomy, what they mean, how they are different, and what to expect if your pet is going to be having one performed. Later we will discuss the preparation you can do for your pet beforehand, what happens during the procedure, and what post-operative care …