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Copper Storage Disease in dogs is a condition caused by an abnormal accumulation of chelated copper in the animal’s liver. This leads to progressive damage and scarring of the liver. Excessive and prolonged exposure over time leads to cirrhosis and possible death. Copper Storage Disease (CSD) is being diagnosed with
An allergy is a hypersensitive, abnormal immune system reaction to a normal, usually harmless substance known as an allergen. Medical Definition and Mechanism So, basically, if an allergy is taking place you will have redness from a release of histamine. NO redness, NO allergy. Many dogs and cats come into
Some kidney diet examples: Medicus renal diet (dehydrated, you add water) Purina (NF) canned renal diet Square Pet Low Phosphorus canned kidney diet My Perfect Pet Low Phosphorus formulas, commercial frozen homemade Book by Dr Strombeck “Home Prepared Dog & Cat Diets” IVI (Integrative Veterinary Innovations) homemade renal diet recipe
Some kidney diet examples: Medicus kidney diet for cats (dehydrated, you add water) on my website at TCVM Purina Pro Plan (NF) canned renal diet for cats Evangers EVX Low Phosphorus (canned) on my website Weruva Low Phosphorus (canned) Royal Canin Renal Support (canned) Rayne Clinical Nutrition Renal Support (canned)
Kidney issues are one of the more common problems that we address in veterinary medicine. It is unfortunate that we often only discover the kidney issue when the animal starts to show symptoms. Early kidney compromise can be caught before damage is done if the patient has blood work and
In Idaho, flea issues tend to not be a predominant problem so most of our efforts are aimed at controlling ticks. We have three tick species in Idaho—Deer Tick, Brown Dog Tick, and American Dog Tick. All three have the potential to carry blood-borne diseases, but we do not have
There are many different brands of collagen on the market right now. Collagen supplementation is one of the most popular current health trends! Collagen powder is derived from several sources: bovine hide, chicken cartilage, fish skin and egg shell membrane are the most common resources.
I am highlighting this topic because pet owners, especially cat owners, should be aware of the potential threat of avian influenza. The highest concern for dogs and cats is exposure through food.
Not all of us have the time or resources to cook for our pets or feed raw diets. This company offers diets that are simply formulated and minimally processed. The company is owned and operated by a veterinarian so they also offer some formulas for medical issues such as kidney
Did you know that a diet consisting solely of dried kibble may not be the best for your furry friend? According to the American College of Veterinary Nutrition, the ideal diet for dogs should be 50% moist food, with variety being the spice of life.