Food Allergies What is food allergy? Food allergy is one of the five most common allergies or hypersensitivities known to affect dogs. Most people know someone who is allergic to certain foods, such as strawberries or nuts. It is only recently that food allergies have become recognized in dogs. The signs are usually itchy skin or an upset stomach. Other more subtle changes can also occur including hyperactivity, weight loss, lack of energy and even aggression. What are the signs of food allergy? My dog just seems to itch and occasionally has diarrhea. Many dogs will occasionally react to something they ate. This may be sensitivity to a particular type of food. The symptoms are often not a true allergy, just mild gastrointestinal upset. Once you associate the upset with a particular food and avoid it... [read more]

	Feline Fatty Liver Syndrome What is Fatty Liver Syndrome, and how does a cat get it? Feline Fatty Liver Syndrome (FLS) is also known as feline hepatic lipidosis. This disease is unique in cats and is one of the most common liver diseases seen in cats. The typical cat with FLS has recently gone through a period of anorexia (not eating). The chances of FLS occurring are greater if the cat was obese before the anorexia began. As fat is broken down to supply nutrients for the anorectic cat, the fat is deposited so rapidly in the liver that it cannot be processed. It becomes stored in and around the liver cells, resulting in liver failure. The cat usually becomes icteric or jaundiced, as evidenced by a yellow color in the whites of the eyes or in the skin. At this point, the disease will be fatal if not treated rapidly and aggressively... [read more]

	Canine Dentistry I was totally unaware that dogs have dental problems. Is it common? Dental disease is the most common disease in dogs and cats. Over 68% of all pets over the age of three have some form of periodontal or dental disease. Most pets will show few signs of dental disease. It is up to the pet's family and veterinarian to uncover this hidden and often painful condition. Are dental problems the same in pets and people? No. In man the most common problem is tooth decay which, due to the loss of calcium from the enamel, results in painful infected cavities. In the dog decay represents less than 10% of dental problems, the majority of which are caused by periodontal disease.... [read more]

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