by katalina.arce@socialordeals.com | Nov 9, 2020 | Chronic Conditions, Pet Health
Epilepsy (often referred to as a seizure disorder) is a chronic neurological condition characterized by recurrent unprovoked seizures. It is commonly controlled with medication, although surgical methods are used as well. Epileptic seizures are classified both by...
by katalina.arce@socialordeals.com | Nov 9, 2020 | Chronic Conditions, Pet Health, Pet Health
Hypothyroidism is the natural deficiency of thyroid hormone and is the most common hormone imbalance of dogs. This deficiency is produced by several different mechanisms. The most common cause (at least 95% of cases) is immune destruction of the thyroid gland. It can...
by katalina.arce@socialordeals.com | Nov 9, 2020 | Pests and Parasites, Pet Health, Pet Health
A common parasite, fleas are found in almost every area of the world and can be found on dogs, cats, and many other mammals. They survive year to year even in cold climates because they live on pets, in buildings, and on wild animals. There are four stages to the flea...
by katalina.arce@socialordeals.com | Nov 7, 2020 | Digestive and Oral Health, Pet Health, Pet Health
Over 85% of dogs and cats have some type of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease simply means that the gums and bone that hold the teeth in place are being destroyed by oral bacteria. This preventable disease is the number one diagnosed disease in our pets, yet...
by katalina.arce@socialordeals.com | Nov 7, 2020 | Diseases and Viruses, Pet Health, Pet Health
Leptospirosis is a serious, life-threatening disease caused by a spiral shaped bacteria. Dogs, cats, other animals and even people can be infected through exposure to urine, bite wounds, ingestion of infected flesh, or contact with contaminated soil, water and even...
by katalina.arce@socialordeals.com | Nov 4, 2020 | Orthopedics, Pet Health, Pet Health
The most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis which can be due to wear and tear on joints from over use, aging, injury, or from an unstable joint such as which occurs with a ruptured ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) in the knee. The chronic form of this disease...
