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06, 2020
Lymph Node Diseases
The lymph nodes are part of the lymphatic system. They have several important functions regarding the immune system, and are good indicators of disease. The mammalian body has many internal lymph nodes. These can only be visualized by exploratory surgery, a CT scan, an MRI, a radiograph, or an ultrasound. If you would like to compare animal to people lymph nodes the Mayo Clinic web site has a nice explanation. Check it out after reading this page. During a physical exam the external ones can be palpated to determine if they are enlarged. The medical term for enlarged external lymph
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06, 2020
Liver Disease
This page has a detailed description of this disease in dogs and cats (canine and feline). This page shows detailed information, with many links, of how we diagnose and treat liver diseases, You will learn proper medical care with well established medical treatments, that also includes natural remedies with food and homeopathic treatments. Our pets cannot talk to us, so it is important that you understand this disease as much as possible. The largest organ in the body is the liver, an indication of its importance in health. It is involved with almost all of the biochemical pathways that allow
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05, 2020
Dental Disease in Dogs and Cats
Dental disease is prevalent in almost every one of the dogs and cats we examine. This page has a large amount of information that will inform you of this serious and overlooked problem. Please set aside the time to fully understand it due to its importance regarding your pet's quality of life. We see too many pets presented in a state similar to this. The periodontal disease in this dog has progressed so far that it is systemically ill, and in danger of internal organ failure and a spontaneous jaw fracture. Imagine how this dog feels. Not only that, for
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05, 2020
Fluid Therapy in Animals
Fluid therapy might just be the most important medical therapy we perform on sick animals. Dehydrated pets feel ill, cannot fight disease, do not eat well, and cannot metabolize drugs efficiently. Dehydration decreases the circulation to two very important organs, the liver and the kidney. These organs are then unable to perform vital functions, some of which include detoxifying drugs and removing waste products. We utilize the guidelines of the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) and the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) when giving fluids to sick animals. Fluids are crucial to anesthesia. This pet, about to have a C-section, is
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05, 2020
Hip Dysplasia
Hip dysplasia is a congenital disease that affects mostly large breed dogs, although any breed can get it, and even cats can have a problem with their hip sockets. Hip dysplasia is a laxity in the socked of the hip joint where the head of the femur fits into the pelvis. It causes weakness and lameness to the rear quarters, and eventually leads to painful arthritis. This arthritis goes by several names; degenerative joint disease, arthrosis, osteoarthritis. Classification There is an organization called the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) that has studied this disease and has a large database of