These tests help
the veterinarian stage the disease and offer the safest treatment plan possible.
Not exact matches
Through physical examination and tests, such as blood tests, your
veterinarian will be able to target a
disease in its early
stages, when it is easier to treat.
Many
veterinarians recommend a low - protein «prescription diet» for cats in renal failure, but there is some controversy regarding protein restriction, especially in the early
stages of the
disease.
Veterinarians divide kidney
disease in dogs and cats into four
stages.
While many
veterinarians still recommend so - called prescription kidney diets, there is no solid evidence that protein restriction prevents further damage to the kidneys, especially not in early
stages of the
disease.
If this test shows up positive other tests may be recommended by your
veterinarian to check the
stage of the
disease.
Because neoplasia (cancer) can cause orbital
disease and because later steps in the diagnostic approach may require general anesthesia, your
veterinarian may suggest some preliminary blood tests and a chest radiograph at this
stage.
The challenge is making a PPID diagnosis at an early
stage in the
disease process so owners and
veterinarians can begin managing the disorder sooner.
There are also various
stages of heart
disease and congestive heart failure in cats that
veterinarians use to determine severity:
Many pet owners and
veterinarians fail to appreciate the signs until the
disease is in its advanced
stages.
This 3 - injection protocol is becoming the treatment of choice of many
veterinarians regardless of
stage of
disease, due to its increased safety and efficacy.
Veterinarians and veterinary technicians can get a better look at the teeth and accurately assess the
stage of the
disease.
When a dog is being examined for cancer, a
veterinarian will attempt to determine how advanced the
disease is (called
staging).
Why wait for your dog to show symptoms of advanced
disease, when radiographs can help your
veterinarian catch problems at an earlier
stage?
Signs detectable to a pet owner can be limited to redness and minimal drainage so the
disease can progress to an advanced
stage before affected pets are presented to a
veterinarian.
You may be seeing more of your
veterinarian during this
stage because routine visits (at least two per year) are important to stay on top of your cat's health and spot early signs of
disease.
Digital dental x-ray (installed in 2012) gives our
veterinarians the ability to effectively diagnose and treat all
stages of periodontal
disease, even under the gum line, in cats and dogs.
Veterinarians divide kidney
disease in dogs into four
stages.
The first
stage of pet gum
disease, known as gingivitis, is reversible, so it is important to keep your pets» teeth cleaned and to have them checked regularly by your
veterinarian.
Veterinarians stage dental and periodontal
disease from 1 - 4,
stage 1 being the least severe,
stage 4 being the most severe.
In fact, any
veterinarian can tell you that it's common for cats to be brought in to see them in later
stages of
disease processes because the owners didn't recognize the subtle signs of illness prior to that.
This helps us as your
Veterinarian to diagnose early
stage disease or have a picture of how your dog is when in good health.
Your
Veterinarian will rate the amount of
disease affecting a tooth into either
stage I through IV.
From spays, neuters, dentals and preventative care, to treatment of a wide range of conditions and
diseases, our
veterinarian will be here for your dog or cat at every
stage of their life.
For cats that spend a lot of time outside, symptoms may go unnoticed — and cats instinctually hide
disease to protect themselves from predators — which is why annual wellness visits with the
veterinarian can uncover a medical condition before it reaches an advanced
stage.
Our American Cocker Spaniel was diagnosed with kidney
disease, and in the
stages of renal failure, at the young age of 7 by our
veterinarian.
Some
veterinarians will sometimes use these
stages to describe heart
diseases other than degenerative valve
disease also, though the guidelines apply specifically to canine degenerative valve
disease.
Other than focusing on killing the fleas on the dog, dog owners should also consider using safe,
veterinarian - approved products meant to kill all life
stages of the flea so to eradicate them from the dog's environment, and with ticks, the earlier they are removed, the better, as the longer they stay attached the higher chances of transmitting dangerous
diseases.
Your
veterinarian can guide you on how to help your cat lose weight before its condition worsens, or detect a
disease in its early
stages when it can be treated effectively.
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Older or senior pets benefit from preventive care as well as your
veterinarian will be able to detect
disease in the early
stage and be able to better treat them.
Staging allows your
veterinarian to determine the extent of the
disease and the long term outlook, or prognosis, for your cat.