Equine arthritis, otherwise known as degenerative joint disease, is the most common cause of lameness in horses. While older horses are often affected, arthritis can strike at an early age, too, altering a promising career path. Over time, the self-feeding cycle of inflammation results in joint...
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Read More of this ArticleExocrine pancreatic insufficiency is an unusual disease found in dogs except in certain breeds and symptoms can be life threatening. Weight loss, diarrhea, abnormal appetite, poor coat quality and flatulence are all symptoms that your dog may be suffering with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency...
Ulcers are a sore on the membrane lining the stomach or other parts of the digestive tract. Ulcers may cause y our dogs to suffer with sporadic or chronic vomiting leading to excess weight loss and anemia. Stomach ulcers also known as ulcerative colitis can be treated and even cured if attended to...
Dog obesity is a disease which is defined by excess of body fat. This may be caused by a high in calorie diet. We may tend to over feed our dogs simply because they seem so cute asking for an extra treat however over feeding your pet may cause your dog to suffer from obesity. Obesity may cause a...
Stress describes a negative condition that can have an impact on one’s mental and physical well being, it is unclear as to what exactly defines stress and whether or not is a cause, an effect, or the process connecting the two. Horses, like people, suffer from stress and can become ill if they...
Respiratory diseases can be costly for the horse owner/manager in many ways. Some respiratory diseases may cause abortion, and the expense of veterinary care associated with respiratory disease can be significant. Early detection of respiratory disease is important for successful treatment and to...