Hyperthyroidism in Cats: What High T4 Means
A high T4 in cats usually points to hyperthyroidism, a common and very treatable condition. Here is what it means and what happens next.
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Arthritis in Dogs: Early Signs and Treatment Options Guide
Arthritis in dogs gets diagnosed twice. The first time happens at home, when a family decides the dog is simply getting old. The stiffer mornings, the skipped jump onto the couch, the new detour around the slick hallway floor all get filed under the ordinary signs of a dog getting older, and the file gets […]
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Signs of Pancreatitis in Dogs and What Bloodwork Shows
Hour Zero: One Vomit and a Skipped Meal Pancreatitis and an ordinary bad night look identical at the start. Both begin with one vomit, a bowl left untouched, and a dog who seems a little flat. The two come apart later, and they come apart by the clock far more than by any single symptom, […]
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Pancreatitis vs Gastroenteritis in Dogs: Signs and Tests
Your dog has vomited twice since breakfast, left dinner untouched, and is now lying flat on the kitchen floor looking sorry for himself. This could be gastroenteritis (from the Greek gaster, stomach, and enteron, intestine), an irritated gut that often settles with supportive care. It could also be the start of pancreatitis, an inflamed pancreas […]
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Acute vs Chronic Pancreatitis in Dogs: How Blood Tests Differ
Your dog has been vomiting, the bloodwork points at the pancreas, and somewhere in the conversation the words acute or chronic came up. Both mean pancreatitis, an inflamed pancreas, and both cause the same signs of pancreatitis: vomiting, a lost appetite, lethargy, and a sore belly. What separates them is whether the inflammation leaves permanent […]
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Safety of Dogs Outside in Cold Weather
It is the first properly cold morning of the year, and your dog is waiting at the door as usual. You are wondering how long dogs can safely stay outside in cold weather. A dog with a good coat, kept dry and moving, handles cold well. Fur traps air and insulates, and the body helps […]
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Holiday Foods Toxic to Dogs (Christmas Edition)
A guest slips the dog a piece of ham under the table, or the chocolate advent calendar turns up chewed open on the floor. Either way, the best night of the year can end at an emergency clinic. A handful of holiday foods toxic to dogs are dangerous in amounts that look harmless, and each […]
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