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Hemobaronellosis (Feline Infectius Anemia)

What is feline Infectious Anemia?

Feline Infectious Anemia (FIA) is a relatively uncommon infection of cat red blood cells by a microscopic parasite. The destruction of the infected red blood cells results in anemia. Anemia is a medical term referring to a reduction in the numbers of red blood cells (erythrocytes) or in the quantity of the blood pigment, and oxygen-carrying protein, called hemoglobin, in the blood.

Hepatitis (Adenovirus-1 infection)

What is hepatitis?

Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver. As a specific disease, Infectious Canine Hepatitis (ICH) is a viral infection caused by a member of the Adenovirus family.

Horner's Syndrome

What is Horner’s syndrome?

Horner’s syndrome is a common neurological disorder of the eye and facial muscles. The condition usually occurs suddenly. The most common clinical signs are:
 
1) Drooping of the eyelids on the affected side (ptosis) 
2)  The pupil of the affected eye will be constricted (miosis)
3)  The affected eye often appears sunken (enophthalmos)
4)  The third eyelid of the affected eye may appear red and raised (prolapse of the third eyelid, conjunctival hyperemia)

Hypertension in Cats

 
Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure.

Hypokalemia in Cats

What is hypokalemia?

Hypokalemia is a term that refers to low blood concentrations of potassium. Potassium is an important electrolyte within the body and is vital for the normal function of muscles and nerves. In some situations, the normal control of body potassium concentration is lost and can result in depletion of potassium, and low blood potassium concentrations.

Hypothyroidism in Dogs

What is the thyroid gland and what does it do?

The thyroid gland is one of the most important glands in the body. It is located in the neck near the trachea (windpipe) and has two lobes, one on each side of the trachea. This gland is controlled by the pituitary gland, which is located at the base of the brain.
 
The thyroid gland regulates the body’s metabolic rate. If the thyroid is overactive (hyperthyroidism) the body’s metabolism is elevated. If it is underactive (hypothyroidism), the metabolism slows down.

Icterus

What is icterus?

Icterus is also known as jaundice or yellow jaundice. It means that a yellow pigment is found in the blood and tissues. It is most easily seen in the gingivae (gums), the sclerae (white part of the eyes), and the pinnae (ear flaps). However, if these tissues normally have a dark color, icterus will be difficult to see.

Icterus in Cats

 
Icterus is also known as jaundice or yellow jaundice. It means that a yellow pigment is found in the blood and tissues. It is most easily seen in the gingivae (gums), the sclerae (white part of the eyes), and the pinnae (ear flaps). However, if these tissues normally have a dark color, icterus will be difficult to see.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

What is inflammatory bowel disease?

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is not a specific disease. Rather, it is a specific reaction that the stomach or intestines have to chronic irritation. 

Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Dogs

What is inflammatory bowel disease?

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a chronic disease of the intestinal tract. Occasionally, the stomach may be involved. Most dogs with IBD have a history of recurrent or chronic vomiting and/or diarrhea. During periods of vomiting or diarrhea, the dog may lose weight but is normal otherwise.