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Feline Panleukopenia Virus (Distemper) in Cats

Feline Panleukopenia (FPV), also known as distemper, is a highly contagious viral infection in cats.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Nov 10, 2022

5 min read

Dog

Demodectic Mange in Dogs

Demodectic mange occurs when large numbers of Demodex mites infest a dog’s skin. When small in number, Demodex mites are considered a normal part of the canine biome.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Nov 10, 2022

6 min read

Dog

Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome (BAS) in Dogs

Brachycephalic airway syndrome (BAS) is a group of anatomic deformities of the airway system common in dogs with flat, pushed-in faces.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Nov 10, 2022

6 min read

Cat

Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) Deficiency in Cats

Thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency is a rare, life-threatening condition where inadequate levels of vitamin B1 are available to the cat’s body systems.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Nov 10, 2022

4 min read

Dog

Grape or Raisin Poisoning in Dogs

Grape toxicosis is poisoning caused by the ingestion of a toxic dose of grapes, raisins, or currants.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Nov 9, 2022

5 min read

Cat

Demodectic Mange in Cats

Demodicosis is a form of mange caused by parasitic Demodex spp. mites. It differs from sarcoptic mange and notoedric mange, or “feline scabies”, which are caused by Sarcoptes spp. mites.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Nov 8, 2022

6 min read

Dog

Scabies (Sarcoptic Mange) in Dogs

Sarcoptic mange is a specific type of mange that occurs in dogs with an infestation of Sarcoptes scabiei - a parasitic mite that burrows along the surface of the skin in places with sparse hair including the outer ears, abdomen, and elbows.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Nov 8, 2022

7 min read

Cat

Walking Dandruff (Cheyletiellosic Mange) in Cats

Cheyletiellosis in cats is a form of mange commonly known as ‘walking dandruff’. Caused by parasitic Cheyletiella species of mites living on the skin of many animals including cats, dogs, and rabbits

The Vetster Editorial Team

Nov 8, 2022

5 min read

Dog

Cushing’s Disease (Hyperadrenocorticism) in Dogs

Cushing’s disease (hyperadrenocorticism) is caused by elevated cortisol levels in the bloodstream due either a tumor on the adrenal or pituitary glands or from prolonged administration of corticosteroids.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Nov 7, 2022

6 min read

Cat

Scabies (Notoedric Mange) in Cats

Feline scabies, or mange, is a rare, but highly contagious condition caused by the parasitic mite Notoedres cati.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Nov 7, 2022

3 min read

Cat

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in Cats

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of idiopathic (spontaneous) conditions that lead to chronic inflammation of the digestive tract.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Nov 5, 2022

4 min read

Horse

Oak and Acorn Poisoning in Horses

Oak trees are common in North America, and their leaves and acorns are toxic to horses when ingested in large amounts.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Nov 5, 2022

4 min read

Horse

Red Maple Toxicosis in Horses

Eating dry or wilted red maple leaves is poisonous for horses, leading to life threatening toxicosis. Storms, high winds, and autumn all result in more leaves on the ground, and it is important to not allow a horse to graze in any place where red maple leaves may fall

The Vetster Editorial Team

Nov 4, 2022

4 min read

Dog

Diabetes Insipidus in Dogs

Diabetes insipidus (DI) is a very rare condition in dogs resulting in the lack of production of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) or a lack of response to the hormone.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Nov 4, 2022

5 min read

Cat

Congenital Kidney Disease in Cats

Congenital kidney disorders are present at birth, and include conditions such as kidney hypoplasia, undeveloped kidneys, polycystic kidneys, and kidney cysts.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Nov 4, 2022

5 min read

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