Corticosteroids
Corticosteroids (cortisone and its derivatives) are powerful hormones that control many functions in the body. Synthetic cortisone drugs are used for immune suppression and anti-inflammatory purposes. Conditions in which …
General Pet Articles
Conjunctivitis
The conjunctiva is the normally pink fleshy tissue under the eyelids. When it becomes irritated and inflamed, the condition is called conjunctivitis. The tissue will swell and turn bright …
Colitis
Colitis simply means inflammation of the colon. The causes and treatment for colitis may or may not be a simple matter, however. It is a symptom rather than a …
Clostridium Perfringens
There are at least 100 species of the bacterial genus Clostridia that exist in nature, a variety of which are employed commercially in the production of useful compounds like …
Cesarean Sections (C Sections)
Cesarean Section is a surgical incision made through the abdomen and into the uterus to deliver a puppy or kitten when a natural birth would bring harm to the …
Avoiding Heat Stroke
Heat stroke occurs when a dog or cat’s internal regulatory mechanisms cannot maintain a normal core temperature of 101 to 102 degrees Fahrenheit. When the core temperature rises above …
Anemia
Anemia is defined as a decrease in the number of red blood cells (erythrocytes) in circulation in the blood stream. Red blood cells are comprised of hemoglobin, an iron-rich …
Adrenal Gland Disease – Cushing’s
Cortisol is a normal hormone produced by the adrenal glands. It is produced rapidly in times of stress to prepare the body to conserve sodium and water. Cortisol triggers …
Administering Ear Medications
Ear infections are common in dogs and cats. Opportunistic bacteria and yeast can quickly invade an ear canal that becomes inflamed by allergies, excess moisture, and changes in pH. …