Sentences with phrase «kidney disease in some animals»

After adulthood, feeding a diet lower in protein can help control obesity and reduce the risk of kidney disease in some animals.

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If the marriage of stem cells and CRISPR follows a similar path, it might not be long before pigs have enough Homo sapiens in them not only to grow human hearts, lungs, livers, and kidneys for transplant but also to model human diseases more closely than current lab animals do and to test experimental drugs.

Although protein restriction can be helpful for those who are suffering kidney failure, there is no evidence that eating meat causes kidney disease.18 The fat - soluble vitamins found exclusively in animal fats are very important for healthy kidney function.

The 10 year China Study which is discussed in the identically named book and the documentary Forks Over Knives, revealed an astounding link between the consumption of animal protein and disease, specifically cancer, heart disease, brain diseases such as dementia and Alzheimer's, kidney stones, osteoperosis, and autoimmune diseases such as MS, rhueumatoid arthritis, and Type 1 diabetes.

One way a diet rich in animal - sourced foods — meat, eggs, and cheese — may contribute to heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, and death is through the production of toxin called TMAO.

After a year, when Sofie Jane was due for her annual vaccinations and checkup, Davis brought her to Dr. Lauren Davied at Riverbrook Animal Hospital in Tulsa where she learned Sofie Jane was suffering from kidney disease.

Infections of the teeth and gums have long been implicated in diseases of the kidneys (as well as the heart) in both animals and humans.

Metacam should not be used in animals that have liver disease, kidney disease or heart disease and should not be used in late term pregnant animals.

Good dental hygiene, as well as animal dentistry, in your pet can prevent this disease, as well as prevent a number of serious secondary problems, such as heart, kidney and liver diseases, that can develop from infected gums.

Small animal nephrology and urology Nephroliths and ureteroliths (kidney and ureter stones) Minimally invasive urology procedures including shock wave lithotripsy, laser lithotripsy, laser ablation of ectopic ureters, and periurethral collagen injection for treatment of urinary incontinence Nutritional therapy of urinary tract disease Problem - based learning in veterinary education Client communications

Subcutaneous fluid administration is used for many disease conditions, including cases of mild vomiting and diarrhea or mild dehydration, or to support kidney function in animals with chronic kidney disease.

In 1948, Dr. Mark L. Morris, Sr. started Morris Animal Foundation in order to help a friend whose dog was suffering from kidney diseasIn 1948, Dr. Mark L. Morris, Sr. started Morris Animal Foundation in order to help a friend whose dog was suffering from kidney diseasin order to help a friend whose dog was suffering from kidney disease.

«Because cat owners are around their cats daily, subtle changes or gradual changes can be missed,» says Dr. Joanne Gaines, owner of Ridgeview Animal Hospital in Omaha, Neb. «Increases in drinking and urination and weight loss are the most common gradual changes we see, and those changes can be caused by thyroid disease, kidney or liver disease or diabetes, most commonly.»

Groups that believe that periodontal disease is the root of general health issues point out that marker chemicals of generalized inflammation (C - ractive proteins) are present in the blood of humans and animals with periodontal disease even before heart or kidney problems occur.

Nuclear Imaging for Animals is a state - of - the - art medical imaging facility where we use radioactive tracers to perform nuclear scanning (scintigraphy) for diagnosing of thyroid, bone, liver, and kidney diseases in dogs and cats.

High blood pressure in animals may be associated with a number of primary conditions, a few of which are kidney failure, hyperthyroidism, diabetes, Cushing's disease, and several others.

Because B vitamins are excreted in urine and can be deficient in animals with kidney disease, this formula contains high levels to replace the vitamin systemically.

Pet owners and other veterinarians from throughout the state, and throughout the country, have sought out SEVO - Med's expertise in the treatment of their dogs, cats and other animals for cancer, heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes and other medical conditions.

Butorphanol should be used with caution in elderly animals or animals with kidney disease, hypothyroidism and other serious conditions.

To prevent obesity and nephrosis (a disease of the kidneys) in older animals, decrease the amount of pelleted food offered and supplement with more hay.

This medication should not be used in pregnant or nursing animals and should not be used in animals with liver or kidney disease.

The Magic Bullet Fund - for owners of dogs with cancer Big Hearts Fund — helps pet owners attain necessary veterinary care for their animals with heart disease Canine Cancer Awareness — cancer treatment for dogs Cats in Crisis - for cats with kidney, thyroid, neurological or cardiac disease Diabetic Cats in Need - for shelters, rescues, low - income owners Dog and Cat Cancer Fund - cancer treatment FETCH a Cure - for pets with cancer Joshua Lewis Cancer Foundation - pets with cancer Magic Bullet Fund - dogs with cancer PieFund - focuses on cancer Riedel Cody Fund - cancer treatment Stymie Canine Cancer Foundation - dogs with cancer Cody's Club - assistance with paying for radiation treatments Land of Pure Gold - resources for dogs with cancer Perseus Foundation - assistance for dogs with cancer

Most of the available veterinary prescription diets (such as those manufactured by Hill's and Purina) which are designed to aid in treatment of a variety of illnesses, including diabetes, kidney failure, liver disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and urinary stones do contain animal products.

In more than 30 years of pet ownership, I've nursed a lot of animals: a diabetic cat, a greyhound with bone cancer, an old cat with kidney disease, dogs with congestive heart failure, a puppy with a scratched cornea and more.

Left unchecked, periodontal disease can ultimately result in the spreading of bacteria throughout the animal's system, possibly resulting in problems with the kidneys, liver and heart.

Left unchecked, periodontal disease can ultimately result in the spreading of bacteria throughout the animal's system, possibly resulting in problems with kidneys, liver and heart.

From my writing partner, Kim Campbell Thornton, in this week's Pet Connection: In more than 30 years of pet ownership, I've nursed a lot of animals: a diabetic cat, a greyhound with bone cancer, an old cat with kidney disease, dogs with congestive heart failure, a puppy with a scratched cornea and morin this week's Pet Connection: In more than 30 years of pet ownership, I've nursed a lot of animals: a diabetic cat, a greyhound with bone cancer, an old cat with kidney disease, dogs with congestive heart failure, a puppy with a scratched cornea and morIn more than 30 years of pet ownership, I've nursed a lot of animals: a diabetic cat, a greyhound with bone cancer, an old cat with kidney disease, dogs with congestive heart failure, a puppy with a scratched cornea and more.

Pregnant or nursing animals Do not use in patients with head trauma, central nervous system disorders, pets with liver disease, respiratory compromise or heart failure Use with caution in geriatric or debilitated pets, those with severe kidney disease, Addison's disease or hypothyroidism If your pet has had an allergic reaction to buprenorphine or other similar drugs Directions:

Pets with heart block, bradycardia (slow heart rate) and some types of heart failure Use with caution in diabetics or those with kidney disease Use with caution in animals with some types of lung disease (ex.

Pets with ventricular fibrillation or digitalis overdose Cats with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Use with caution in Collie - breed dogs as they may be more sensitive to Central Nervous System effects Use with caution in obese pets and those with kidney or thyroid disease, severe lung disease or those with an electrolyte imbalance Safety has not been determined in breeding, pregnant or nursing animals If your pet has had an allergic reaction to digoxin or like products Directions:

Pets also receiving drugs known as MAO inhibitors Use with caution in those with liver or kidney disease Safety is unknown in pregnant or nursing animals, or in long - term use Use with caution in working dogs as it may cause too much sedation Pets known to have had an allergic reaction to buspirone or other anti-anxiety drugs Directions:

Use with caution in pets with liver or kidney disease Use with caution in older, debilitated animals, or those with certain types of glaucoma Use with caution in working dogs (military / police / seeing eye / hearing, etc.) as too much sedation may impede their ability to work and learn Pregnant and nursing animals Pets known to have had an allergic reaction to alprazolam or other benzodiazepine medications (ex.

Steve Dale's Pet World on kidney disease in dogs and cats and how animals helped an autistic child

Obesity and dental problems are associated with highly processed manufactured pet foods **, especially those high in cereals, and can lead to heart, kidney, liver, and joint inflammation, pancreatic disease and related digestive problems, Type 11 diabetes, and other health problems, including increased susceptibility to infections and allergies because the animals» immune systems are impaired.

Their aims are to supply the very highest long and short term treatment programs for animals suffering from kidney disease and to guide owners in the decision making process required in caring for kidney disease

Your gift, which could be made in memory of a beloved animal friend, will be used to benefit companion animals in areas such as oncology, dentistry, and kidney disease.

Dogs with pre-existing liver disease Use with extreme caution in dogs suffering from conditions like dehydration, anemia, Addison's disease, heart, kidney or respiratory diseases Not for use in pregnant or nursing animals If your pet has had an allergic reaction to primidone, barbiturates or like products before Directions:

Safety in pregnant or nursing animals is unknown Do not use in patients with head trauma or with a history of seizures Use with caution in pets with respiratory depression, liver or kidney disease If your pet has had an allergic reaction to tramadol, codeine or other narcotics Directions:

Pets known to have had an allergic reaction to fluconazole or like products before Use with caution in pets with poor kidney function Pets with liver disease Pregnant or nursing animals Directions:

Pets with bleeding problems or kidney disease Pets with stomach ulcers or bowel disorders Use with caution in pets with liver disease Cats should not receive this drug longer than 5 days Breeding and pregnant animals Directions:

It is one of the most commonly used nutritional supplements in treating sick animals with a variety of conditions including kidney disease, arthritis and high cholesterol.

Pets with heart block, a slow heart rate, sinus node dysfunction or congestive heart failure Use with caution in diabetics or those with liver or kidney disease Use with caution in animals with some types of lung disease (ex.

Animals with a systemic fungal infection Animals with some types of mange (mites) Pets who have had seizures in the past Pets with stomach ulcers, corneal ulcers, osteoporosis, high blood pressure, liver and kidney disease or congestive heart failure Pets with serious bacterial or viral infections or gastrointestinal ulceration (s) Pets with Cushing's disease should only receive this medication during very stressful events Do not use in pregnant animals or in breeding males Use with caution in very young animals and diabetics If your pet has had an allergic reaction to prednisone / prednisolone or like products before DireAnimals with a systemic fungal infection Animals with some types of mange (mites) Pets who have had seizures in the past Pets with stomach ulcers, corneal ulcers, osteoporosis, high blood pressure, liver and kidney disease or congestive heart failure Pets with serious bacterial or viral infections or gastrointestinal ulceration (s) Pets with Cushing's disease should only receive this medication during very stressful events Do not use in pregnant animals or in breeding males Use with caution in very young animals and diabetics If your pet has had an allergic reaction to prednisone / prednisolone or like products before DireAnimals with some types of mange (mites) Pets who have had seizures in the past Pets with stomach ulcers, corneal ulcers, osteoporosis, high blood pressure, liver and kidney disease or congestive heart failure Pets with serious bacterial or viral infections or gastrointestinal ulceration (s) Pets with Cushing's disease should only receive this medication during very stressful events Do not use in pregnant animals or in breeding males Use with caution in very young animals and diabetics If your pet has had an allergic reaction to prednisone / prednisolone or like products before Direanimals or in breeding males Use with caution in very young animals and diabetics If your pet has had an allergic reaction to prednisone / prednisolone or like products before Direanimals and diabetics If your pet has had an allergic reaction to prednisone / prednisolone or like products before Directions:

Use with caution in pets with liver or kidney disease Animals less than 4 weeks of age Safety during pregnancy and nursing is unknown If your pet has had an allergic reaction to omeprazole or like products Directions:

Use with care in pets with liver or kidney disease Use with extreme caution in pets with heart failure or a very slow heart beat Use with extreme caution in hyperthyroid pets Use with extreme caution in animals with some types of lung disease (ex.

Animals with a systemic fungal infection Animals with some types of mange (mites) Injectable methylprednisolone should not be given to pets with low platelets nor injected into infected joints or other infected areas Pets with stomach ulcers, corneal ulcers, osteoporosis, high blood pressure, liver and kidney disease or congestive heart failure Pets with serious bacterial or viral infections Pets with Cushing's disease should only receive this medication during very stressful events Do not use in pregnant animals or in breeding males Use with caution in very young animals and diabetics If your pet has had an allergic reaction to methylprednisolone or other glucocorticoids DireAnimals with a systemic fungal infection Animals with some types of mange (mites) Injectable methylprednisolone should not be given to pets with low platelets nor injected into infected joints or other infected areas Pets with stomach ulcers, corneal ulcers, osteoporosis, high blood pressure, liver and kidney disease or congestive heart failure Pets with serious bacterial or viral infections Pets with Cushing's disease should only receive this medication during very stressful events Do not use in pregnant animals or in breeding males Use with caution in very young animals and diabetics If your pet has had an allergic reaction to methylprednisolone or other glucocorticoids DireAnimals with some types of mange (mites) Injectable methylprednisolone should not be given to pets with low platelets nor injected into infected joints or other infected areas Pets with stomach ulcers, corneal ulcers, osteoporosis, high blood pressure, liver and kidney disease or congestive heart failure Pets with serious bacterial or viral infections Pets with Cushing's disease should only receive this medication during very stressful events Do not use in pregnant animals or in breeding males Use with caution in very young animals and diabetics If your pet has had an allergic reaction to methylprednisolone or other glucocorticoids Direanimals or in breeding males Use with caution in very young animals and diabetics If your pet has had an allergic reaction to methylprednisolone or other glucocorticoids Direanimals and diabetics If your pet has had an allergic reaction to methylprednisolone or other glucocorticoids Directions:

Founded in 1966 to help quantify the incidence of hip dysplasia and help breeders reduce its manifestation, the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (5) reads radiographs (x-rays) and catalogs information about hip and elbow dysplasia (joint malformations), thyroid disease, congenital cardiac disease, and patellar luxation (loose kneecaps), and offers DNA testing for several diseases, including copper toxicosis, progressive retinal atrophy (an eye disease), Von Willebrand disease (a bleeding disorder) and renal dysplasia (a kidney abnormality).

It is also possible for animals with longer standing chronic kidney disease (CKD) to develop an acute injury; in these cases, owners will likely note a sudden worsening of clinical signs.

If a pet has a health condition such as urinary stones, gastrointestinal disease, food allergies, or chronic kidney disease, the nutrients and ingredients in treats can negatively impact the health of the animal.

LABORATORY DIAGNOSTICS In our animal hospital we have the capability of doing laboratory diagnostics to help determine if your pet has underlying kidney, liver or pancreatic disease.