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Condition · Cat

There are many causes that can lead to broken bones in our feline friends, but the most common of them all are falls from major heights and accidents involving cars for cats who live outdoors.

Feb 7, 2021 · 2 min read
Condition · Dog

Hip dysplasia occurs when the hip joint develops in an abnormally loose manner, creating chronic instability in the hip joint.

Feb 10, 2021 · 4 min read
Condition · Dog

Elbow dysplasia (ED) describes a group of developmental conditions which results in the bones of the elbow joint not fitting together perfectly.

Feb 10, 2021 · 4 min read
Condition · Dog

Osteochonditis Dissecans (OCD) is a developmental condition where a flap of cartilage breaks off from the end of the bone, and lodges in the joint, triggering inflammation and pain. Osteochondrosis (OC) describes the abnormal development of cartilage which leads to OCD.

Feb 20, 2021 · 3 min read
Condition · Dog

Arthritis is a general term referring to damage and inflammation of joints. Osteoarthritis (OA) in dogs is a chronic, progressive form of this disease resulting in pain and reduced mobility.

Feb 20, 2021 · 6 min read
Condition · Dog

Legg-Calve-Perthes disease is a disease that causes degeneration of the femoral head spontaneously. It is also known as avascular or aseptic necrosis of the femoral head.

Feb 20, 2021 · 1 min read
Condition · Horse

Contusions also known as bruises are caused by blunt trauma to a horse's head, body or leg. When a horse takes a direct blow to its body, the underlying structures (like muscles and blood vessels) can be damaged or broken.

Aug 17, 2021 · 2 min read
Condition · Horse

Carpitis is inflammation of the soft connective tissues on the surface of the bones of the carpus of a horse. The horse carpus is the equivalent of the human knee joint. This inflammation can involve the fibrous joint capsule, synovial membrane, and associated ligaments and bones of the carpus.

Aug 17, 2021 · 2 min read
Symptom · Dog

Head pressing is a behavior demonstrated when a dog compulsively faces a wall or corner and remains there without moving or appearing engaged in any kind of activity for a period of time.

Jun 13, 2022 · 3 min read
Symptom · Dog

Muscle tremors in dogs are involuntary, repetitive, rhythmic muscle movements.

Jun 13, 2022 · 3 min read
Symptom · Dog

As dogs get older, their muscles gradually begin to lose function and waste away in a process called muscle atrophy. It’s a natural side effect of getting older, but it can also result from inactivity after an injury or illness, like a broken leg. Here’s what you need to know about muscle atrophy in dogs.

Jun 13, 2022 · 1 min read
Symptom · Cat

Pale gums are identified when the normal light pink color of the gum tissues turn pale or white, indicating a serious underlying condition.

Jun 13, 2022 · 3 min read
Symptom · Cat

Difficulty swallowing, or dysphagia, is rarely observed in cats.

Jul 25, 2022 · 4 min read
Symptom · Cat

Swollen toes (paw pads) are rare in cats, but may be a symptom of significant underlying disease

Jul 27, 2022 · 4 min read
Condition · Dog

Elapid envenomation occurs when a dog is bitten by a snake from the elapid family (e.g. coral snakes).

Aug 3, 2022 · 4 min read
Condition · Dog

Venomous snakes are found in many locations throughout the world, however most reports of dog envenomation

Aug 4, 2022 · 6 min read
Symptom · Cat

Muscle swelling can be defined as any abnormal increase in size of muscle tissue.

Aug 8, 2022 · 3 min read
Symptom · Cat

A seizure is an abrupt episode of uncontrollable muscle activity and is the physical manifestation of abnormal electrical discharges in the brain. 

Aug 10, 2022 · 6 min read
Symptom · Cat

Collapse is the inability to maintain a normal, standing posture, and is a rare symptom in cats. Cat owners may see their cat suddenly fall or intentionally lie down, then be unable to stand up.

Aug 15, 2022 · 3 min read
Symptom · Dog

Difficulty breathing (dyspnea) is always cause for concern, so any dog who suddenly exhibits this symptom needs emergency medical care. Many conditions can cause dyspnea,

Aug 17, 2022 · 2 min read
Symptom · Cat

Paralysis is the complete loss of the ability to move or feel a part of the body. It can affect any or all limbs of the body, the face, or the vocal cords. It may be acute or chronic.

Aug 19, 2022 · 3 min read
Symptom · Dog

Paralysis is the lack of ability to voluntarily move one or more parts of the body. It may or may not be accompanied by loss of sensation.

Aug 22, 2022 · 3 min read
Symptom · Cat

Exercise intolerance is defined as the decreased ability to tolerate strenuous exercise. Cats with exercise intolerance want to get up and play or run, but aren’t able to keep up without having difficulty.

Sep 1, 2022 · 3 min read
Symptom · Cat

Rapid and/or shallow breathing (tachypnea) in cats is rare and sometimes difficult to spot. Cats are masters at hiding signs of illness and often show no distress even when exhibiting potentially serious symptoms like tachypnea.

Sep 2, 2022 · 3 min read
Symptom · Dog

Seizures result from abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Seizure activity varies from subtle staring to complete collapse and muscle spasms (convulsions).

Sep 14, 2022 · 6 min read
Symptom · Dog

Exercise intolerance is a decreased ability to endure sustained exercise.

Sep 23, 2022 · 3 min read
Symptom · Cat

Muscle tremors are involuntary movement of the muscular tissue, often appearing similar to shivering or trembling. This symptom is not common in cats.

Sep 24, 2022 · 3 min read
Condition · Dog

Burned paws occur in dogs when foot pads encounter damaging heat or chemicals resulting in burn injury to the skin.

Sep 24, 2022 · 5 min read
Symptom · Dog

Lymphadenopathy is enlargement of the lymph nodes, and is a common finding in many diseases, illnesses, and conditions.

Sep 28, 2022 · 3 min read
Symptom · Cat

Limping, or lameness, is any disruption of bodily function that affects a cat’s ability to walk, run or jump normally.

Sep 28, 2022 · 4 min read