5 most common diseases of kittens
Ideally, when you buy a kitten, he will be completely healthy. However, this is not always the case. Kind people often pick up obviously sick kittens and nurse them. In…

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Is the dog healthy? How to determine.
In this article I will touch on the general health issues of dogs, and especially this aspect of the dog-owner relationship, such as attention and care for your dog. Remember,…

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Inflammation of the para-anal glands in cats: diagnosis and treatment
Inflammation of the para-anal glands in cats: treatment If the cat rides the floor on the priest, licks or scratches it, then it is possible that the cat has inflammation…

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If the cat does not eat a few days

Often, cat owners are faced with the fact that their pet loses its appetite and refuses to feed. If this is a single case and the appetite is quickly restored, then there is no cause for concern. But what if the animal does not eat for several days? The answer is unequivocal: the best thing you can do in this case is to show the animal to the doctor, who will conduct the examination and find the cause of the problem with appetite.

A cat may refuse to feed for the following reasons: Continue reading

Diagnosis of heart failure in dogs. Clinical analysis.

Determination of the physical condition of the dog

During a medical examination of a patient with signs of circulatory insufficiency, it is necessary to take into account body temperature, weight and condition of muscles, skin and hair, as well as the presence of swelling of the limbs. It is necessary to carry out palpation of the abdominal cavity in order to identify the state of the liver, the presence of ascites and tumors. Continue reading

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy – HCM

As I have already noted in other articles – unfortunately, dangerous heart diseases do not bypass our pets.
There are a number of diseases that have a negative effect on the cat’s heart, which can be caused by damage to the heart valves, heart shirts, blood vessels, etc. A number of such diseases lead to the development of cardiovascular failure – a clinical syndrome in which the minute volume of the heart does not ensures the normal functioning of the body as a whole. For example, in cats, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, commonly known by the acronym HCM, is common. Continue reading

Overheating and heat stroke in dogs and cats
Never leave a pet alone in the car while it's hot in the street. Even if the car windows are open and it is in the shade! You will be…

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Viral leukemia in cats: tests, treatment, vaccinations
Infection with leukemia leads to death in 85% of cats with persistent infection (when the leukemia virus resides in the cat's body) for 1.5 - 3 years after infection. Leukemia…

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