Proper dietary management in renal failure may slow progression of the disease and reduce uremic signs; it can decrease the incidence and recurrence of Feline Urologic Syndrome; in hepatic disease it can restore liver glycogen and reduce the workload on the...
The cat evolved from a strict carnivore and has not had the chance through evolution to change much from its carnivorous nature. Therefore cats require a much higher protein intake than an omnivore, such as the dog....
Borrelia burgdorferi (Bb) is a tickborne organism associated with Lyme disease. Although Bb infection of dogs occasionally can be transmitted transplacentally or by blood, urine or milk, tickborne transmission is considered most common....
Just as humans do, dogs need to be provided with proper health care. Knowing about common dog diseases and being aware of appropriate prevention and treatment can better help you provide that care....
A long study of canine diet and health has found that dogs fed a reduced-calorie diet live an average of 1.8 years longer than dogs allowed to eat more and are slower to develop chronic diseases such as osteoarthritis....
The family dog is, well, family, but if you are fond of treating her to a piece of your own food now and then, you should proceed with caution. Some foods meant for human consumption can be dangerous, and even deadly,...
Obesity is the primary nutritional disorder in dogs. Various recent surveys have estimated that 34% - 59% of all pet dogs in the United States, Europe and China are overweight or obese....
Fully 53% of dogs in the U.S. are reported obese, putting them at a greater risk of arthritis, circulatory problems (high blood pressure), pancreatic disorders (pancreatitis), diabetes, liver disease and more....
At present, cancer research in animals is focus on treating, rather than prevention. Yet, preventative methods such as changing the diet, promoting exercise and spaying / neutering pets are proven to ultimately prevent certain cancers....
In adult dogs, periodontal disease is common. 80% of dogs have some kind of dental disease, as a result of infection and inflammation of the gums, bone and tissue surrounding and supporting the teeth, initiated by an overgrowth of bacteria in...
