This website provides animal owners with general information on
common animal health issues and conditions, as well as helpful resources on everything, from bringing home a new pet, to keeping your goldfish in good health.
Not exact matches
However, if your cat is eating high - quality protein sourced from real
animals, then protein restriction is often counterproductive and actually exacerbates
common health issues for cats with failing kidneys,» says Dr. Karen Becker.
The chart below specifies the leading
health issues for each
common small
animal.
Look in the ears — Infections, ear mites, low - grade allergies and other related
health issues are relatively
common in companion
animals.
«Obesity is, by far, the most
common health issue we see as family veterinarians,» says Debra Draper, DVM, medical director at Cypress Creek
Animal Hospital in Lutz, Fla. «Ironically, the serious and costly diseases associated with being overweight are also the most preventable.»
In a study published in the May 2016
issue of The Veterinary Journal, researchers from the Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program, The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals, IDEXX Laboratories, and the UF Department of
Health Outcomes and Policy identified Babesia gibsoni, Candidatus Mycoplasma haemocanis, heartworm, and Ancylostoma as the most
common infections.
The company works with veterinarians and
animal care specialists to create unique formulas for the treatment of both
common and hard - to - treat
health issues for pets and service
animals.
Research the breed's needs; grooming,
common health issues, temperament with dogs, small
animals and children.