Dog
- November 08, 2019
Approximately 10% of all dogs, and 75% of senior dogs, have some form of heart disease. Heart disease can affect just one side of the heart (left or right), or sometimes it can affect both sides. It is slow to develop and can result from a genetic defect or have been caused by old age, injury, infection, poor diet or a lack of exercise.
When a dog's heart is unable to pump an adequate amount of blood around the body, this is a condition known as congestive heart failure (CHF). Congestive heart failure itself is not a disease: it is a condition that is the result of heart disease. Congestive heart failure is a fairly common condition in dogs. CHF causes an increase in both pressure and fluid in and around the heart that eventually leaks out into the lungs and sometimes elsewhere in a dog’s body. This build-up of fluid restricts a dog’s lungs and prevents them from expanding normally, thereby reducing the exchange of oxygen into the bloodstream.
- October 01, 2019
Arthritis is a very common condition in humans and dogs alike. It typically affects dogs in their senior years, and certain breeds are also more susceptible than others. Osteoarthritis causes the cartilage between the bones to break down quicker and the rubbing of the bones causes inflammation and pain. Any of the joints in the body can be affected by arthritis, but is it most commonly found in the shoulders, elbows, knees or hips.
Causes of Arthritis
Aside from old age, there are a range of factors that can cause osteoarthritis to develop in your dog:
- Overweight
- September 09, 2019
If there ever was a time when you wished your pet could talk, it was probably when you thought they were in pain. This article will cover the difference between acute and chronic pain and will list common signs of pain in both dogs and cats.