Hyperthyroidism is a disease of middle-aged and senior cats caused by enlargement of the thyroid gland and subsequent increase in the release of thyroid hormones. Usually this enlargement is due to a benign tumor (non-cancerous) but rarely in can be a malignant tumor called adenocarcinoma. The release of excess thyroid hormones causes many problems including…
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Feline lymphoma originates from a type of white blood cell called the lymphocyte. There are three types of lymphoma, multicentric, which affects the lymph nodes, alimentary, or GI lymphoma, and mediastinal, which originates in the chest. Multicentric and mediastinal lymphoma is associated with the Feline Leukemia Virus and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus. The first symptoms that…
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Canine Lymphoma (Lymphosarcoma) Lymphoma in dogs originates from a type of white blood cell called the lymphocyte. Most commonly, this starts in the lymph nodes, which are found throughout the body, and spreads to other organs, notably the spleen, pancreas, and liver. It can also start in the spleen and bone marrow, or in the…
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As they get older, many cats develop kidney failure. While we are not totally certain what causes this, being fed an all-dry diet definitely increases the chances of this terrible disease. Cats need moisture in their diet, and adding canned food or even feeding only canned food will help them immensely. So what happens in…
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If your dog has been diagnosed with osteosarcoma, and you are considering pet euthanasia at home, the following information will be very helpful. Osteosarcoma (OSA) is the most common bone tumor in dogs and is extremely painful. It can develop in any bone but is usually seen in the knee, shoulder, and wrist. While these…
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