Credit: Dr. Michelle Larsen Hyperthyroidism (also referred to as hyperthyroid disease) is the most common feline endocrine disorder, usually found in cats over 8 years old.[1] The disease is due to the overproduction of thyroid hormones, which results in an increase of overall body metabolism. This can impact your cat’s quality of life and is associated with a number of complications if left untreated, such as […]
Credit: Zoetis Karen Stasiak, MSN, DVM, MSc(CMID) Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is an infectious disease of cats that suppresses their immune system, making them susceptible to infections. Because it can be easily spread from one cat to another, it’s one of the most common infectious feline diseases, affecting 3.1% of all cats in the United States. It’s a disease that can go undetected for quite […]
It is that time of the year. Animals are shedding everywhere! Dogs naturally lose old or damaged hair by shedding. Although shedding is a normal process for dogs, the amount and frequency of hair that is shed often depends upon their health and breed type. It can also depend on the season-many dogs develop thick coats in the winter that are then shed in the spring. Dogs who are […]
