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Cat

Arthritis (Osteoarthritis) in Cats

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease where the joint cartilage is destroyed over time.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Oct 18, 2022

4 min read

Cat

Rat Bait Poisoning (Rodenticide Toxicosis) in Cats

Rodent baits are commonly used for pest control and are similarly lethal to cats.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Oct 18, 2022

6 min read

Cat

Allergies in Cats

Allergies are common in cats, similar to other species. Harmless proteins in the environment (allergens) stimulate the immune system, which overreacts and produces a strong inflammatory response.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Oct 18, 2022

6 min read

Cat

Diabetes Insipidus in Cats

Diabetes insipidus (DI) is a rare disease in cats that should not be confused with diabetes mellitus, or sugar diabetes. DI results from a failure of normal antidiuretic hormone (ADH) signaling

The Vetster Editorial Team

Oct 18, 2022

5 min read

Dog

Grass Awn Migration (Foxtails) in Dogs

Foxtails and other grass awns, are a common form of seed dispersal for many types of grass. Awns have numerous bristles that allow the seed head to embed in the skin and orifices of animals and their shape makes them difficult to remove

The Vetster Editorial Team

Oct 18, 2022

7 min read

Dog

Food Allergies in Dogs

Food allergies occur when the immune system overreacts to an ingested protein.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Oct 17, 2022

7 min read

Cat

Food Allergies in Cats

Food allergies are a reaction of the immune system to specific proteins within the diet.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Oct 17, 2022

5 min read

Dog

Glow Stick Poisoning in Dogs

Glow stick ingestion is an uncommon, but alarming toxicity that occurs when glow in the dark products such as sticks or jewelry are eaten by a dog.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Oct 17, 2022

3 min read

Horse

Bone Spavin (Distal Hock) Arthritis in Horses

Bone spavin in horses is painful, progressive, irreversible osteoarthritis of the lower hock joints.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Oct 17, 2022

6 min read

Horse

High and Low Ringbone (Interphalangeal Joint Arthritis) in Horses

“Ringbone” refers to ring-shaped bony protrusions formed due to osteoarthritis in either the pastern joint or coffin joint in horses.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Oct 14, 2022

6 min read

Cat

Mushroom Poisoning in Cats

Mushroom poisoning is rare in cats, but is potentially fatal depending on the type of mushroom ingested.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Oct 14, 2022

6 min read

Dog

Rat Bait Poisoning (Rodenticide Toxicosis) in Dogs

Rodenticide poisoning in dogs is caused by ingestion of a toxic dose of rodent poison either directly or by consuming poisoned rodents.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Oct 12, 2022

6 min read

Cat

Motion Sickness in Cats

Motion sickness is the feeling of nausea during land, sea, or air travel caused by excessive or unpredictable movement.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Oct 12, 2022

3 min read

Dog

Obesity in Dogs

Obesity in dogs is the excessive accumulation of fat (adipose) tissue due to caloric intake exceeding caloric expenditure.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Oct 11, 2022

7 min read

Dog

Ear Mites in Dogs

Ear mites (Otodectes cynotis) are a contagious parasite that live in the ears of their hosts. This parasite resembles a small tick, but is much smaller; too small to distinguish with the naked eye.

The Vetster Editorial Team

Oct 11, 2022

5 min read

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