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I am an avid lover of pets and my wife and I have had several pets throughout our years. We are especially fond of dogs, and we have a 12 year old Dalmatian (our 3rd) and a "mutt" that we rescued when someone threw him away to die in a vacant field. He found us, nearly starved to death, and weighed about 2 pounds. After severe bouts of mange and severe dehydration, and over ... [More]

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Nephrotic Syndrome in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Nephrotic syndrome in cats can cause edema in your pet which is fluid in their abdominal cavity, or it can also cause acute dyspnea, which is a difficulty in breathing that can lead to panting. Panting in cats is very unusual and is almost always a warning sign that something is very wrong with your pet.

Nasopharyngeal Polyps in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Nasopharyngeal polyps in cats, depending of the location and the severity, can produce only minor problems, or very significant implications. They can attack your cats pharynx, which the back of their throat or the middle ear where it can cause a perforation of your pets ear drums. Although these polyps are usually benign, they can lead to several other complications and if not treated, can become malignant.

PDA in Cats
[Pets:Cats] PDA in cats, also called Patent Ductus Arteriosus, is a birth defect and causes early signs of respiratory distress, a very low tolerance for any type of exercise, and coughing. Coughing in your cat at any time is a very dangerous symptom and should always be treated very seriously. However, the most telling sign that your kitten has PDA is the lack of growth compared to the rest of the litter.

Polyneuropathy in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Polyneuropathy in cats is a vicious set of occurrences that can cause your pet to lose their balance and become extremely weak both in their head as well as in several of their body muscles. If it is severe enough, it can also cause shrinkage of your cats muscles, sudden and violet seizures, as well as temporary or permanent blindness.

Eyelid Tumors in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Eyelid tumors in cats do not occur quite as frequently as they do in dogs, but there is one major difference; in cats, they are almost always malignant. There are several different types of tumors that can affect your cats eyelids and the actual damage to the eye or the body will depend on the type of tumor. What is especially difficult with this condition is that there are several other conditions that are very similar.

Pyothorax in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Pyothorax in cats is a life threatening situation that can be caused by an infection in your pets bloodstream, a migration of some type of a foreign object, or even an extension of pneumonia. It has a lot of similarities to Pneumothorax, which is air in your cats lung cavities and also causes a difficulty in breathing.

Dogs Body Language
[Pets:Dogs] Dogs body language can be difficult to read in some cases, simply because they are perhaps the smartest animal alive at sending body signals, especially to other dogs and animals. But they also send you the same signals, if you understand what to look for. Dogs are not as big at sending vocal communications as cats are, but they are experts at body signals.

Pneumothorax in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Pneumothorax in cats can cause a difficulty in breathing in your pet, especially when they try to inhale. If it is severe enough, it can very quickly turn your pets tongue, gums, and lips almost totally blue in color.

Esophageal Diseases in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Esophageal diseases in cats can range from mild to very severe as there are several different forms and each one of them can cause your pet a tremendous amount of stress. In severe cases, they may threaten their life and the two most dangerous symptoms to watch for are regurgitation and coughing. Coughing is not normal in a cat at any time, but when it involves a complication in the esophagus, it is especially dangerous.

Fibrosarcoma in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Fibrosarcoma in cats can spread so rapidly and viciously that the only way it may be stopped is by amputation if this growth has grown large enough and can not be effectively removed by surgery. Up until recently, this form of cancer has been relatively rare in cats, but it seems to be occurring much more frequently and can affect your cats bones or their mouth; but it usually attacks the legs.

An Alpha Cat is a Natural Born Leader
[Pets:Cats] An Alpha cat is a natural born leader and the behaviors that they exhibit make a lot sense if you take it from that perspective. However, as any owner that currently has an Alpha understands, if you do not learn to control them very quickly they will end up controlling you. If you don't, you will soon learn that your Alpha has an agenda and they will do everything in their power to meet that agenda.

Nicotine Dangers in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Nicotine dangers in cats reaches much further than just the damages that second hand smoke can inflict on your cat; it can also be one of the most toxic agents your cat can ingest. Large amounts of nicotine that may be consumed by your cat can be life threatening, but even the smallest amounts can produce several symptoms.

Hyper-Vocalizing in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Hyper-vocalizing in cats can be unique, fun at times, but it most cases in can become down right irritating. If your cat howls all the time, especially at night, by the time that you finally admit that the cat needs help, you may need just as much help as it can very unnerving in some cases. It is widely held that this is a condition in cats that is a behavior issue.

Feline Facial Nerve Paresis
[Pets:Cats] Feline facial nerve paresis can affect your pets ears, lips, eyelids and their nose and in the majority of cases there is absolutely no known cause of why this is happening. It can range from just very mild disruptions to extreme where it can affect your pets ability to eat or hold food in their mouth.

Aspirin Toxicity in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Aspirin toxicity in cats, also referred to as salicylate toxicity, can come in several forms other than just aspirin and even very small dosages can be very dangerous to your pet. In come cases, they can actually take your cats life very quickly. Aspirin should never be given to a cat unless it is recommended and monitored closely by your veterinarian, and even than it should be done in very specific ways.

Feline Hyperesthesia Syndrome
[Pets:Cats] Feline hyperesthesia syndrome is perhaps one on the scariest experiences you will ever have with your cat as it can appear almost like your cat has become possessed, even for a short period. There are some experts that link this disease to Rippling skin disease, while there are others that suggest it is much more than that.

Cats Body Language
[Pets:Cats] Cats body language can tell you almost anything that you need to know about your cat if you learn to understand what they are trying to tell you. In fact, there are some owners that will swear that there are times that their cat is actually going the next step and trying to actually communicate with both body language as well as vocalization.

Vomiting in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Vomiting in cats will occur at one time or another in your pet and it is usually the result of eating something to fast, something that does not agree with them, or they have become too active right after eating. This type of vomiting is not harmful and is usually a minor problem that goes away on its own.

Bruising in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Bruising in cats for no apparent reason is a signal that something may be seriously wrong with your pet and can have three different underlying causes. This bruising may be associated with a systematic disorder or an illness and the signs that you may see can range from a very small bruise or symptoms that indicate that your pets life may be to the point of being jeopardized.

Respiratory Distress in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Respiratory distress in cats can be a frightening experience for both you and your cat, but in the vast majority of cases, you may not even know that your pet has this condition until it becomes very serious. With any type of trouble in breathing, your cat will experience a shortness of breath at any time during their normal breathing process rather it be breathing in or breathing out.

Tremors in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Tremors in cats will happen several times during your pet's lifetime and it is a normal reaction to either fear or excitement. However, tremors and shaking that persists or suddenly develops for no apparent reason is anything but a normal reaction.

Head Tilting in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Head tilting in cats can be a very frightening experience for any cat lover as it is usually accompanied by other problems soon after the initial tilting. In almost every case where your cat starts to tilt their head, they will also start to fall, roll, or start to circle continuously.

Drooling in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Drooling in cats is not uncommon and it can occur when your pet is extremely happy or excited. However, drooling is not a normal function with most cats. In fact, it most cases, it is a sign that something has happened in your pet that is causing this excess in salvia.

Back Pain in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Back pain in cats can be absolutely excruciating to the point that they will cry out in pain that will chill you to the bone. For anyone that has ever had any form of back pain, we can sympathize with this very painful ordeal in our cats. But there is one major difference; your cat can not tell you or show you where their back is hurting, and in some cases, this is an extremely difficult condition to properly identify.

Lameness in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Lameness in cats can suddenly attack your cat with several challenges as it can be a temporary situation, a quality of life condition, cause temporary or permanent paralysis, or it can be a life threatening event in some cases. It can affect just one of your cats limbs, or several all at the same time. It can also be very subtle at first, or it can attack with such ferocity that your cat may not be able to walk at all.

Night Blindness and Alternative Treatments
[Health-and-Fitness:Eyes-Vision] Night blindness, which is also referred to as Nyctalopia, is the symptom of several different disease and conditions. However, the prevalent cause is a deficiency of Vitamin A, but a deficiency of the mineral zinc is also a contributor. However, there are some other nutrients that will help with this condition, as well as one wonder fruit that anyone that has the slightest effects of night vision should eat.

Eating Disorders and Nutrients
[Health-and-Fitness:Eating-Disorders] Eating disorders can cause several nutritional disorders, as well as heart and kidney problems, and if they become severe enough, they can eventually cause death. Women are more likely to develop these disorders than men, and they are much more prevalent in the developing teen years. The growth of the body is at its full peak during these formative years, which adds to the severity of both the potential short term and long term damage.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Vitamin B6
[Health-and-Fitness:Pain-Management] Carpal tunnel syndrome and Vitamin B6, is there any real merit to the relief that it might offer from this very painful condition? The answer is a resounding yes and there are also other nutrients that make it even more effective.

Cold Sore Alternatives
[Health-and-Fitness:Alternative] Cold sores and nutrients can and do go hand in hand as there is a definite link between nutrients and the severity of these sores. For anyone that gets cold sores on any type of a regular basis, you are all to familiar with the fact that they seem to not only reoccur frequently, but they seem to occur at almost the exact same spot every time.

Back Pain and Nutrients
[Health-and-Fitness:Back-Pain] Back pain and nutrients, is there any possible connection? The answer is a resounding yes as there are several nutrients as well as natural remedies that can help with the stress of back pain. It is estimated that back pain affects at least 80% of all Americans at some point in their life, and there can be a myriad of reasons and causes for this pain.

Malabsorption in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Malabsorption in cats can cause several potentially dangerous conditions in your pet as the result of their system not properly absorbing nutrients into the body. This condition disrupts your pets gastrointestinal tract from properly absorbing nutrients in one or more of the digestive stages.

Exophthalmos in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Exophthalmos in cats can severely alter the face of your pet and can be extremely unnerving to owners. It can affect cats at any age and the actual severity will depend on the underlying cause. It if is left untreated, it can cause a failure of your pets eye lids to close when they sleep which can lead to a corneal dryness and damage.

Bloody Urine in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Bloody urine in cats is not a normal condition under any circumstances in your pet. It can be caused by something as simple as a urinary tract infection, or it can be something much more sinister. Whatever the cause, it is the first warning signal that you will see that something is wrong with your cat and should be treated very seriously...

Facial Swelling in Dogs
[Pets:Dogs] Facial swelling in dogs can be a traumatic experience for both you as well as your dog. It can also be a very stressful and painful ordeal for your pet, as well as being a condition that can be very difficult in determining the actual cause.

Acute Collapse in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Acute collapse in cats is a very frightening experience for any owner and the most important thing to do when your cat does collapse is to remain calm. Although it is an extremely serious situation, there are several conditions that you will want to make notes on before you call your veterinarian.

Dehydration in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Dehydration in cats is more than just a case of your pet not drinking enough water. It can also be caused by an increased fluid loss as the result of an illness and involves more than just water as it also affects your cats electrolytes. Electrolytes are made up of minerals that are critical to your cat and include potassium, chloride and sodium.

Megacolon in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Megacolon in cats can cause a very limited amount of defecation in your pet, or if it severe, it can actually prevent your cat from defecation which is a very dangerous situation that can become toxic. This condition can occur in any breed of cat and attack at any age. However, for some reason, it seems to attack male middle aged male cats the hardest.

Cryptosporidiosis in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Cryptosporidiosis in cats is a rapidly emerging infectious disease that is zoonotic in nature, which means it can be naturally spread from cats to humans. It is generally a self limiting disease in your cat unless your pet has an immune compromised system, in which case it could be fatal.

Periodontitis in Dogs
[Pets:Dogs] Periodontitis in dogs can be a very silent killer as it releases bacteria into your pets bloodstream anytime they eat or chew. It is also the leading cause of bad breath, bleeding gums, tooth loss, as well as ulcers in your dogs mouth. Periodontitis is found in over eighty percent of all dogs worldwide over three years of age.

Hepatic Failure is Cats
[Pets:Cats] Hepatic failure is cats can cause your pet to rapidly develop jaundice where their skin and mucus membranes will turn yellow in color, and it can causes seizures, stupors and if severe, comas. This medical condition is almost impossible to prevent unless as an owner you understand the various drugs as well as the toxins that trigger this very dangerous condition in your cat.

Souls in Dogs
[Pets:Dogs] Souls in dogs, is there such a thing? This is an age old question and there will always be arguments for each side, but the answer should be very easy; yes, dogs do have a soul.

DJD in Cats
[Pets:Cats] DJD in cats is not quite as common as in dogs, but it is estimated that over 30 percent of all cats have this very painful condition and the number is growing every year. This painful condition can be caused by a lifetime of wear, by injury, or it can be self induced by weight.

Pemphigus Foliaceus In Cats
[Pets:Cats] Pemphigus foliaceus in cats is an extremely serious disease that can cause pustules and blisters in isolated places on your pet, or if it is severe, it can literally attack their entire skin. It is also a very painful disease and it has no breed preference but it does seem to attack primarily middle aged and older cats.

Anterior Uveitis in Dogs
[Pets:Dogs] Anterior uveitis in dogs can cause redness, tearing, and rapid squinting in your pet eyes, and as a result, actually change some of their behavior patterns. Although this is primarily an eye disease, it could be the result of something much more sinister that is the underlying cause. Dogs can not tell us what is wrong with them or what hurts, but they can certainly communicate it.

Myasthenia Gravisis in Dogs
[Pets:Dogs] Myasthenia Gravisis in dogs attacks all breeds, males and females alike, and most all age groups. However, it does show somewhat of a pattern in which age grouping is primarily affected as it seems to have two age peaks; between 2 and 3 years old, and than another peak between the ages of 9 and 11. It is extremely rare in puppies and dogs younger than 2 years.

Hypoglycemia in Dogs
[Pets:Dogs] Hypoglycemia in dogs can cause some very unusual behaviors that include trembling, seizures, or in severe cases, stupors or comas. It can also cause your dog to act as if they are temporarily blind. But whatever the reaction is in your dog, it can be a frightening experience. The good news is that there are very good treatments available and in most cases dogs will fully recover.

Feline Retinal Hemorrhage
[Pets:Cats] Feline retinal hemorrhage will usually disappear within two to four weeks if they are small, but if they are large, it may several months for them to dissipate. If they are severe, it could cause your pets' retina to detach. This a condition in which the retina, the innermost layer on the back of your cats' eye, slips away from the protective attachments.

Mastitis in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Mastitis in cats can be a very painful condition, although it is not considered an emergency situation most of the time. It is almost always localized, but if it is severe, it can spread to other parts of your cat and can become septic which is a bacterial infection that attacks your cat's blood.

Cat's Nutritional Needs
[Pets:Cats] Cat's nutritional needs can vary tremendously in the various stages of your pets life. They will have growth needs when they are kittens, maintenance needs for strength in the mid years, and than holding need as they become older. Their needs will also very depending on their actively levels. If they are working cats, they will need a lot more calories than a cat that lies around most of the day.

IMHA in Cats
[Pets:Cats] IMHA in cats affects young and middle aged cats more frequently than older cats and it is perhaps one of the deadliest conditions your pet can develop. The official term for this disease is Immune mediated hemolytic anemia, and it causes exactly what the name implies, anemia. However in this disease, it is literally caused by your cats own system attacking itself.

EGC in Cats
[Pets:Cats] EGC in cats is also referred to as Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex and it is not a single disease, but rather a group of skin diseases that are various lesions attacking your cat. There are three forms of this disease, and in some cats only one form will attack, while other cats may be attacked at the same time by all three.

Puppy Strangles
[Pets:Dogs] Puppy strangles is an extremely frightening experience to any dog owner that has witnessed this event first hand. The first reaction is that your puppy has been stung by a bee or has some type of an allergic reaction as the puppy's face; especially the lips, eyelids, chin and muzzle all appear to swell at the same time.

Hypercalcemia in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Hypercalcemia in cats if moderate to severe is a medical emergency as it is adversely affecting several of your cat internal organs. Especially hard hit will be the kidneys, the heart, the nervous system, as well as the intestinal tract. If this condition is not immediately addressed, serious damage as well as mineralization of soft tissues can also occur.

Thiamine Deficiency in Dogs
[Pets:Dogs] Thiamine deficiency in dogs can cause several problems with your pet's vessels as well as nerve damage. It can also cause your dog to become stressed in situations that otherwise would not bother them. Thiamine is considered an anti-stress vitamin because it helps to strengthen your dog's immune system and improves their ability to handle stressful situations.

Aspiration Pneumonia in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Aspiration pneumonia in cats is a lung disorder that has long been associated just with young, orphaned kittens; however, that is misleading as it can and does affect cats at any age. This condition can be caused by liquid entering into the lungs, or from inflammation that is caused by the inhalation of something foreign, chronic vomiting, or regurgitation.

Feline Herpes Virus
[Pets:Cats] Feline herpes virus is the most common cause of what is referred to as KCS, also known as Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, and is the medical term that describes dry eye in cats. It is technically described as the inflammation of the cornea and the drying of the conjunctiva. If not treated very quickly and properly, it can cause your cat to lose their eyesight.

Nephritic Syndrome in Dogs
[Pets:Dogs] Nephritic syndrome in dogs usually occurs secondary to other diseases and can easily be confused for liver problems. It can be mild in some dogs, while in others it can be life threatening. It can develop very rapidly into fluid buildups in the abdominal cavity, a very sudden difficulty in breathing, and it also cause your dog to loss their vision.

Chylothorax in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Chylothorax in cats can be a life threatening situation and can occur at any age and affects every breed of cat; however, it appears to be much more common in the Siamese and Himalayan breeds. The cause of this potentially very dangerous condition is almost always idiopathic, meaning that there is no known cause.

Bleeding Disorders in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Bleeding disorders in cats can be a very minor issue or it can be a life threatening situation that may develop very rapidly in your pet. The actual severity of this situation will depend on where the bleeding has or is occurring, as well as the amount of blood that is involved. Most all cases of bleeding disorders are the result of your cat's blood not clotting properly.

Pyoderma in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Pyoderma in cats can cause severe itching and the health implications can range from very mild to extreme. It will cause extreme itching and discomfort in your cat and can lead to lesions that become inflamed, pimples, and open sores that may drain. Any of these conditions can cause severe discomfort as well as stress in your cat.

Holistic Medicine in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Holistic medicine in cats can be controversial to several people, including veterinarians, but the term itself means the body as a whole. In trying to strive for the absolute best life style that your can give your cat, all medical means that are available should be utilized. These means will include modern medicines when absolutely necessary, but a lot of medicines have severe side affects that can do more harm than the original disease.

Hydronephrosis in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Hydronephrosis in cats can attack very quickly and cause excruciating pain in your pet, especially in their flank areas. The pain may be so sudden and acute that it can often lead to disorientation in your cat. If this development is gradual, your pet may do just the opposite and show no symptoms at all as the pain will be very dull until the condition becomes much worse.

Mycoplasma in Dogs
[Pets:Dogs] Mycoplasma in dogs is estimated to affect as many as 50% of all male dogs and as high as 75% of all females of any age group and breed. It can produce a wide range of symptoms and conditions with the prevalent ones being abortion and infertility. It is a very hard infection to treat and there have been reported cases that even after several months of extensive antibiotic therapy it is still found in the system.

Pyometra in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Pyometra in cats is a life threatening medical emergency that in some cases may require surgery. In those cases that do not require surgery and if this situation is left untreated, your cat may not survive. This disease will attack your cat almost exclusively from late February through August.

Proteinuria in Dogs
[Pets:Dogs] Proteinuria in dogs can easily be corrected or it can become very serious and cause a chronic infection in your dog, high blood pressure, inflammation of the kidneys, scar tissue on the kidneys, as well as blood or pus in their urine. It can also cause Lipemia, which as excess amount of fat in the blood.

Pica in Dogs
[Pets:Dogs] Pica in dogs can be a very disturbing condition in your pet and it can also be extremely dangerous. There are several theories about why your dog develops this condition as well several potential medical problems that could be the cause. If it is not a medical condition and is a behavioral condition, than your dog will have to be treated with new behavioral tactics.

Canine Obesity
[Pets:Dogs] Canine obesity is very dangerous for your dog as it can cause difficulty in breathing as well as walking and it also places your pet at a lot more risk to heat as well as heart disease. There are several reasons why your dog becomes obese such as disease or energy metabolism; but the top reason by far and away is too many calories and too little exercise.

Inflammatory Reticulosis in Dogs
[Pets:Dogs] Inflammatory Reticulosis in dogs affects all breeds and all ages but it is more common among middle aged small breeds. This condition or series of conditions can be caused by infectious or non-infectious agents and is also referred to as Granulomatous Meningoencephalitis, or GME.

Stupors in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Stupors in cats are much more than just your cat losing consciousness; it is a life threatening situation that will need immediate attention. This lack of an alert state of mind in your cat could be the result of several different sinister underlying conditions such as Hydrocephalus or other related diseases.

Giardia in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Giardia in cats can damage the small intestines which can lead to maldigestion as well as malabsorption in your pet. This vicious infection also increases the motility of the intestines which can add to the problems of digestion and absorption of several precious nutrients that you cat needs to survive.

Urolithiasis in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Urolithiasis in cats can cause back pain, abdominal pain and in some cases cause odor in the urine if a bacterial infection is present. However, in most cases, your cat may show absolutely no symptoms until this condition has become advanced and is very serious.

Anemia in Dogs and Underlying Causes
[Pets:Dogs] Anemia in dogs may be caused by an underlying condition or it can be a primary condition. If it is the result of an underlying condition, it may or may not serious threat depending on the severity of the anemia. If it is the result of primary anemia it is a very dangerous situation for your dog.

Balding in Dogs
[Pets:Dogs] Balding in dogs is much different than shedding and there are several diseases that can cause bald spots. However, there are also several factors that can affect hair growth in your dog. Different breeds of dogs will be affected in varying degrees of balding with both allergic reactions and nutritional deficiencies as the major causes.

Seizures in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Seizures in cats can stop your heart as they are a truly frightening experience for both owners as well as your cat. They can last for just a few seconds, or they can last for several agonizing minutes as you helplessly witness this horrific series of events.

Hematemesis in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Hematemesis in cats can be extremely dangerous and you may not know where the blood is actually coming from. The blood from this condition can be bright red or can be very brown and almost resemble coffee grinds. It may be a true form of Hematemesis that your cat is experiencing, or it can be a secondary form. If it is the true form, your cat needs immediate attention and may have to be hospitalized.

Acute Collapse in Dogs
[Pets:Dogs] Acute collapse in dogs is not just a fainting spell; it is a very sudden loss of strength. Collapses can occur in older dogs as they lose strength in their back legs, but this is still not an acute collapse. This is a situation where your dog has lost strength so suddenly that they will fall into a sitting position or may actually fall in a lying position.

Anaemia and Supplements
[Health-and-Fitness:Supplements] Anaemia and supplements, is there a real connection? Anaemia itself is not a disease; it is the result the body malfunctioning somewhere and it stops producing the required number of red blood cells that it takes to keep your body functioning properly. It can affect both males and females at any age, but it is most common among young and middle aged females.

Panting in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Panting in cats is very uncommon and is something that should be taken very seriously. Although it is part of a dog's nature, it is just not normal in cats. There may be an occasion when your cat may pant after an extensive play period, but that is also very rare.

Skeleton Diseases in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Skeleton diseases in cats can severely cripple your pet, limit their muscular movements, inhibit the production of red blood cells, and also inhibit the ability of your cat to store fat. There are several causes of this disease in your pet but by far and away the largest group of causes will be from a nutritional deficiency.

Tachypnra in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Tachypnra in cats occurs most commonly in a cat that has type of a heart disease, although it can also occur in cats that have asthma. With asthmatic cats it will be more episodic in nature and not continuous. However, if your cat has no history of any type of a heart disease and this condition suddenly develops, there is a very good chance that they have heart worms. Heart worm disease in cats is a very serious and hard to diagnosis; and can be fatal.

Icterus in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Icterus in cats is caused by elevated levels of bilirubin which is the substance that breakdowns down the red blood cells in your cat. When they become elevated, your cat's eyes will become more yellow than they are white. Their gums will begin to turn yellow as well; however, this is not a disease, but rather a symptom. The yellow tint your cat is experiencing itself is not harmful, but the underlying causes could be deadly.

Hemoperitoneum in Dogs
[Pets:Dogs] Hemoperitoneum in dogs is a life threatening situation that can be caused by either a rapid blood loss or a very slow blood loss. Your dog has a fighting chance if the blood loss from this condition is slow and gradual, but if it is rapid, it may cause your pet to go into shock or cause acute anemia.

Dysphagia in Dogs
[Pets:Dogs] Dysphagia in dogs can be mild, or it can become so severe that your dog can not eat simply because they are having a very difficult time swallowing. This condition may be localized and centered around one primary area in your pet, or it may be something much more serious. If not corrected, it could cost your dog its life.

Tremors is Dogs
[Pets:Dogs] Tremors in dogs can be a frightening experience for dog owners if you have ever witnessed them, or it can be something that you may get used to if they are frequent in your dog. The misconception that shaking develops only in small breeds or older dogs is just that; as this condition can affect any breed of dog and at any age and it is something you should never get used to. Tremors are not a normal set of conditions in your dog and they should be taken very seriously as something may be poisoning your pet.

Polyphagia in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Polyphagia in cats can be either psychological or it is the result of a very serious underlying disease in your pet. It can be just as dangerous as polydipsia, which is excessive drinking on the part of your cat. However, it does not always lead to an excessive weight gain, as with some underlying conditions, it may actually cause a weight loss.

Pollakiuria in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Pollakiuria in cats is a condition where your pet starts to urinate much more frequently and usually in very small amounts. Although all cats will experience some form of this complication on a temporary basis, a chronic form is most always caused by something much more serious.

Pruritus in Dogs
[Pets:Dogs] Pruritus in dogs is a chemical reaction in your pet's skin that stimulates their nerves and sends a signal to the brain that tells them to itch. There are several forms of this condition ranging from very mild where there is no problem, to the severe form that can lead to intense itching.

Polydipsia in Dogs
[Pets:Dogs] Polydipsia in dogs itself is not a life threatening or even a serious situation, but it can very easily be the signal that there is something wrong with your dog. The underlying causes could range from liver and kidney problems, to infections and high blood calcium. If it is not extremely hot and your dog starts to drink an excessive amount of water, they very likely have polydipsia.

Melena in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Melena in cats can be a life threatening illness and it is something that should not be ignored. If it exists over a period of time or if it becomes worse, it could cost your cat its life. The first inclination of many cat owners is that it is simply something that your cat may have eaten and tend to ignore it; but ignoring it could place your cat in severe jeopardy.

Syncope in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Syncope in cats is usually only brief event but it can be a frightening ordeal for any cat owner. It is not normal and if becomes a reoccurring in your cat it may lead to brain damage or injury. It is often confused with a seizures or a heart condition, but it is entirely different.

Epistaxis in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Epistaxis in cats is either a very sudden development or it can be a chronic condition and is defined as an acute hemorrhage from your cat's nostrils, nasal cavities, or nasopharynx which is the area of the upper throat that lies behind the nose. In layman's terms, your cat has bleeding from the nose.

Histoplasmosis in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Histoplasmosis in cats is a non-contagious fugal infection that can cause a lot of damage to your pet. If this infection disseminates in your cat, the damages may be so severe that they may never recover. When an infection in your cat disseminates, it means that it has spread over a large part of their body and has affected several tissues and organs.

Ascites in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Ascites in cats can be a minor incident that will still need to be fully examined, or it can turn into a life threatening situation for your cat. Both scenarios are not normal; and the probability is very high that something serious is causing this development in your cat. If this situation develops very rapidly, it has become an emergency situation.

Tuberculosis in Dogs
[Pets:Dogs] Tuberculosis in dogs usually has only one result for your pet; they are euthanized. This disease was very rare in dogs at one time as they have a natural resistance to both forms, but just like in humans, it is starting to resurface again as it has become antibiotic resistance in most cases.

Cyanosis in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Cyanosis in cats and the blue skin coloration it brings is one of the most alarming symptoms that any cat owner will ever face. It is a condition known as Cyanosis and is caused by a lack of oxygen in your cat's blood. It is extremely serious and the first signs that you will see is a bluish or purplish color in your cat's skin or mucous membranes.

Glomerulonephritis in Dogs
[Pets:Dogs] Glomerulonephritis in dogs results in an excessive loss of protein from your pets system that is discharged in their urine. It is a chronic, but not an acute, kidney disease and is a very difficult disease to properly identify simply because the spectrum of symptoms will very tremendously.

Vitamin C For Dogs
[Pets:Dogs] Vitamin C for dogs has always been a controversy, but most people that claim that Vitamin C can be harmful to your dog simply do not understand all of the facts. It is a water soluble vitamin and just like the controversy with Vitamin B12, it is virtually impossible for it to be toxic to your dog.

Leishmaniasis in Dogs
[Pets:Dogs] Leishmaniasis in dogs is a zoonotic disease that is found worldwide, is considered an endemic, and for several years it was thought to be extremely rare in the United States. But there have now been reported cases of this deadly disease in over 21 states.

B Vitamins For Cats
[Pets:Cats] B Vitamins for cats have numerous benefits and are critical to your pet living a healthy and a long life. All B class vitamins are part of the water soluble class of vitamin and there is absolutely no danger of toxicity ever to your pet. Unlike fat-soluble vitamins that are stored in your cat's liver and can build up in the body over time, water soluble vitamins must be replaced daily in your cat.

Atopy in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Atopy in cats is a genetic tendency in your pet to develop several types of allergic diseases and involves the capacity of their bodies to produce IgE in a response to common environmental proteins. An environmental protein could involve dust mites, mold, pollen, grass pollen, or food allergies.

Tapeworms in Pets
[Pets] Tapeworms in pets can spark immediate fear in most pet owners as there are numerous horror stories about how big these worms can actually grow. There are nine major species of tapeworms found in the United States, and seven of them will select either your dog or your cat as the host body to infect.

Coughing in Pets
[Pets] Coughing in pets is not something that your cat or dog does with any type of frequency. If it starts to become persistent to any degree at all, something is not right and it should be treated very seriously.

Fluid Bumps in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Cat's fluid bumps can be very painful to your pet and could be the result of several different types of conditions including pustules, vesicles, or abscesses. These conditions are the result of several different underlying causes and could be very difficult to quickly diagnosis.

Pemphigus in Dogs
[Pets:Dogs] Pemphigus in dogs is a group of autoimmune diseases that will affect your pet's skin and mucous membranes. It is a growing problem in dogs and this group of diseases can cause scaling skin, scabbiness, lesions, and on occasions pustules, which are pus filled sores that will resemble acne in humans.

Feline Inflammatory Bowel Disease
[Pets:Cats] Feline IBD, also known as Inflammatory Bowel Disease, can cause not only severe diarrhea in your cat, but severe vomiting as well. This can lead to a very rapid dehydration in your cat, and if it is not treated, could very quickly threaten your pet's life. Cats of all ages are subject to this disease but it most often affects middle aged or older cats.

SAMe For Pets
[Pets] SAMe for pets is an extremely powerful supplement that is especially effective in treating both cats and dogs livers that may have several different types of liver diseases, such as cholangio-hepatitis, fatty liver syndrome, granulomatous hepatitis, and several other liver dysfunctions. It is such a powerful and promising supplement in healing the damages of cell membranes, that it is also be clinically tested on several other pet diseases including; Diabetes, Cushings disease, Pancreatitis, Anemia, as well as some heart conditions.

Brucellosis in Dogs
[Pets:Dogs] Brucellosis in dogs is a venereal disease in that occurs most often in kennels, affects both females as well as males, and is believed to affect as high as ten percent of all dogs. It is a killer of unborn litters and is also extremely contagious to humans. If transmitted to humans it can cause serious liver damage as well as arthritis.

Yellow Fat Disease in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Yellow fat disease in cats is a very painful condition that if not addressed immediately could result in the death of your cat. It will become so painful for your pet that you may not be able to touch them. If you have turned your cat into a pure tuna junkie you may actually be killing them.

Is Spirulina the Future Miracle Food?
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Is Spirulina the future miracle food that can possibly provide amazing amounts of protein, or was it the miracle food that was known as manna in the Bible? Could it possible that it is the same and we are just now discovering its many wonderful benefits.

Cat Hot Spots
[Pets:Cats] Cat hot spots are common among breeds that have long hair and dense undercoats that will have a tendency to mat up in fur like balls. They can be very painful for your cat and can cause hair loss as well as developing intense red, moist and oozing skin conditions.

Dalmatian Health Issues
[Pets:Dogs] Dalmatian health issues should not keep you from owning this wonderful breed of dog as they are still extremely healthy dogs as well as very loyal and protective companions. They make excellent guard dogs and terrific family pets. In fact, several experts have claimed them to be almost people like in nature as they absolutely love to be around people and families.

Patellar Luxation in Dogs
[Pets:Dogs] Patellar luxation in dogs is a very common problem and can affect both small and large breeds. It can be caused by a congenital condition, a developmental condition, or a traumatic occurrence in your pet. In small breeds it is most always a congenital condition but it is not necessarily a genetic problem.

Irish Setters - Health Issues
[Pets:Dogs] Irish Setters are a beautiful and magnificent breed of dog but like most large breeds they have several health issues that will challenge them throughout their lives. Some of the health issues may be hereditary or issues that all large dogs face, but there is one that is unique and can be very deadly to Irish Setters.

Anorexia in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Anorexia in cats is a symptom and not an actual disease. While it is often caused by an underlying illness it can also be the result your cat is recovering from an illness. However, there are several cases in which your cat may just be a very picky eater.

Cat's Immune Systems
[Pets:Cats] Cat's immune systems are both the surveillance and the defense systems that protect your pet from any type of foreign invasion including fungi, viral, and bacterial infections. It also helps to protect against pollens, toxins, and microbes.

Dog Lick Granuloma
[Pets:Dogs] Dog Lick Granuloma, also referred to as Acral Lick Dermatitis or lick sores, is a condition in your dog where they have developed a chronic licking habit. It almost always occurs on or very near the front part of the lower leg. Over a period of time this constant licking on the part of your dog will cause the skin to become inflamed.

Dogs Lyme Disease
[Pets:Dogs] Dogs Lyme disease is the fastest growing infectious canine disease in the United States and it shows no signs of slowing down. It was not even recognized until the mid 1980's. But it has now burst out with such ferocity the veterinary medical community is becoming very concerned with it.

Canine Fungi Infection
[Pets:Dogs] Canine fungi infection is very different than bacterial or viral infections, but unlike feline infections, they can be very serious threats to your dog. Most cases of the same infections in cats are mild to moderately severe, but the infections in dogs can affect your pet's bones, eyes, and even their brain. It severe cases they can be fatal.

Feline Fungi Infection
[Pets:Cats] Feline fungi infection is much different than both bacterial of viral infections in several ways. Fungi are much larger and are plant like organisms except they lack chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is the substance that converts sunlight into energy and as a result turns plants green. Lacking this, fungi must find other ways to make there own food sources by absorbing food from what ever they are growing on.

Dog Viral Infections
[Pets:Dogs] Dog viral infections are similar in nature to bacterial infections, but this of type infection and the diseases they cause are some of the deadliest that your dog faces. What is especially dangerous with this type of infection is that viruses exist for only one reason; to produce more viruses.

Canine Bacterial Diseases
[Pets:Dogs] Canine bacterial diseases are much different than viral infections, although both can be very serious threats to your dog. In fact, one of the oldest and most destructive diseases in recorded history not only for people but dogs is a bacterial disease called anthrax.

Dog's Prostate Disease
[Pets:Dogs] Dog's prostate disease - does it actually exist? The answer is yes, male dog's prostates function almost exactly the same way that they do in men and they can develop very similar diseases as well. Although dogs can experience prostrate cancer, it is very rare for a male dog to contract cancer of the prostrate gland.

FLUTD in Cats
[Pets:Cats] FLUTD in cats is a very serious condition and if is left untreated can result in the death of your cat. It is almost always caused by the diet that you are feeding your pet and if you are feeding your cat dry food, you may be slowly sentencing them to an early death.

Dog's Immune System's Natural Treatments
[Pets:Dogs] Dog's immune systems are complex and their major function is to watch for and than defend against any type of foreign invasions that do not belong in their body. There are several natural treatments and supplements that can help your dog with these tasks.

Insomnia and a Deficiency of Nutrients
[Health-and-Fitness:Sleep-Snoring] There are several pundits that will suggest that nutrients have absolutely nothing to do with insomnia, and that stress, coffee, or alcohol are the real cause of why you can not sleep. Sleeping pills and aids are certainly not the answer, as they can become very addictive over time. With the litany of reasons why you can not get a good nights sleep, there is still one glaring fact; there is no central common reason for insomnia and about 50% of all cases may have no real identifiable cause. But in the vast majority of confirmed causes, the underlying cause will be a condition, a disease, or something self induced.

Vitamin P and Varicose Veins
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Vitamin P and varicose veins, is there any possible connection between the two? There are 13 vitamins that are officially listed and accepted, and than there is one that is not well known, and that is Vitamin P. This vitamin has numerous benefits but is especially effective at protecting the capillaries, which are extremely small vessels that are located within the tissues of the body.

Lyme Disease is Becoming an Epidemic
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] Lyme disease is becoming an epidemic in the United States and no one is talking about it; and this disease, although not easy to prevent, can be prevented or it may cases, severely restricted. It is especially dangerous if it attacks your nervous system.

Phytonutrients and Disease Prevention
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Phytonutrients and disease prevention, is there any possible connection? These nutrients play a very important role in health but they are not vitamins or minerals; however they are critical in helping with the absorption of both in your body.

Raccoon Roundworms in Dogs
[Pets:Dogs] Raccoon roundworms in dogs are something you may have never heard about; but the infections are increasing, and the results can be devastating to your dog. It is also a very threatening infection in people, especially children.

Tularemia in Pets
[Pets] Tularemia in pets is a relatively unknown bacterial disease, but it has been around for hundreds of years. It is not fatal in pets unless the exposure has been quite severe, but there are several different ways that both dogs and cats can become infected, especially if you live in rural areas.

Rickets in Dogs
[Pets:Dogs] Rickets in dogs is becoming a lot more common than it used to be and it is speculated that it may be caused by Puppy mills and the lack of the proper nutrients that all growing dogs require. However, there may be some other issues with your dog that causes this disease.

Yeast Infections in Dogs Are Common
[Pets:Dogs] Yeast infections in dogs are common in most all dog breeds and if not treated it can lead to skin lesions, sores, and can reproduce very rapidly to abnormal numbers. It can also become a toxic situation that could very easily affect their immune, nervous, and endocrine systems.

Aspergillosis in Dogs
[Pets:Dogs] Aspergillosis in dogs is a fungal infection that generally affects just the nasal and respiratory systems, but if severe enough it can spread into your pet's entire body with some very damaging and grave results. If it becomes disseminated and travels throughout the body it usually becomes fatal for your dog.

B Vitamins For Pets
[Pets] B Vitamins for pets; are they important for your dog or cat? The answer is no; they are not important, they are critically important to their overall health. Are they dangerous to your pet; the answer is a very resounding no; there is no danger at all.

Epilepsy in Dogs Can Stop Dog Owners Dead
[Pets:Dogs] Epilepsy in dogs can stop dog owners dead in there tracks and is absolutely frightening to experience, especially for the first couple of seizures. An electrical storm is going on in your dog's head and the results can be terrifying to both you and your pet.

Hydrocephalus in Dogs
[Pets:Dogs] Hydrocephalus in dogs is a condition where you will have to make a decision about your dog or puppy. There are sides that feel that any dog with this condition should be moved completely out of any potential breeding situation, and there are sides that feel that the dog should be euthanized immediately.

Scaling Dog Skin Can Often Be Confused As Just Dry Skin
[Pets:Dogs] Scaling dog skin can often be confused as just dry skin, but it is often a lot more than just dry skin. It is something that should be treated very seriously in your pet as it could be caused by an underlying condition that could jeopardize their overall health and in severe cases, cost them their lives.

Aortic Thromboembolism in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Aortic thromboembolism in cats is a life threatening condition and in most all cases will be the first sign that your cat has a serious heart condition. This embolic situation will attack your with cat with immediate pain; and as a result they will start to howl very loudly and cry out in pain as they in the beginning stages of death if not treated.

Anal Gland Impactions in Dogs
[Pets:Dogs] Anal gland impactions are more than just a nuisance where you have to take your dog to the veterinarian to get them cleaned every few months. They can become very dangerous situations to your dog as they can lead to infections, abscesses, and even serious disease if not cared for properly.

Dark Under Eye Circles and Vitamins
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] No, it could not really be that simple, or could it? To really start to treat this embarrassing condition to both men and women it helps if you fully understood what that actual cause is.

Edema and Vitamins
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Edema is a swelling that is caused by excessively large amounts of water that has been caught in the spaces between the body's cells or in the circulatory system. Under normal circumstances the body is able to maintain a natural balance in the tissues and it adjusts the flows so that the same amount of water that enters your body also leaves the body.

Lymphosarcoma in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Lymphosarcoma in cats at one time was an almost automatic death sentence for your pet. It can still be, depending on the severity, but in some cases your cats life may be extended anywhere from a few months to as much as two years. The only form of treatment at this time is chemotherapy; or is it?

Campylobacteriosis in Dogs
[Pets:Dogs] Campylobacteriosis in dogs is found worldwide, is often confused with Parvovirus, and can be deadly to older dogs, very young dogs, as well as weak dogs. But it is especially dangerous to puppies; so much so that there are some opinions that it is much better to euthanize a puppy that contracts these bacteria than fight for their survival. Nothing could be further from the truth.

Canine Infectious Hepatitis Can Be Deadly
[Pets:Dogs] Canine infectious hepatitis is found world wide and can affect dogs of any age, breed, or sex. If this virus attacks your dog and they have not been vaccinated, it may die within a couple of hours after the initial symptoms. It can attack so suddenly and violently that it may appear that your dog has been poisoned.

Red Eyes in Dogs
[Pets:Dogs] Red eyes in dogs can be the sign of some very serious underlying conditions in your pet, and if your pet eyes do start to turn red you need to be very concerned. It could be something very routine and simple to treat, but it could also be the sign of something very wrong with your pet. There is a huge misconception that pink eye or conjunctivitis is red eyes, but there could be nothing further from the truth. Conjunctivitis may be one of the symptoms of red eyes, but that is all it is; it is not red eyes.

Maldigestion Syndrome in Dogs
[Pets:Dogs] Maldigestion syndrome in dogs is situation where your dog is literally starving to death even though they may be eating. As an owner everything may appear normal, but there are some horrible things happening inside of your dog. Your dog can not break down the proteins, starches and fats in their diets into small enough portions that will allow them to be absorbed into the intestinal tract. You will have a very difficult decision to make with this disease in your pet both in the expense and the treatment.

Pollen Allergies and Headaches
[Health-and-Fitness:Allergies] Pollen allergies and headaches are often said to be unrelated, but if suffer from pollen allergies year after year and than suffer from the related headaches they cause, they become very related. These headaches hurt and in most cases what you have tried does not work very effectively. In some cases you may have gone to your allergist or regular doctor several times but the splitting headache that rests right in the middle of your eyes remains there. It is not your imagination; it is very, very real.

Eclampsia in Pets
[Pets] Eclampsia in pets is a life threatening situation in both dogs and cats and can be almost epileptic like in nature. It is a true emergency that must be treated as soon as you recognize the symptoms. If not treated, it could take your pet very quickly leaving the litter without a mother.

Lymphoma in Dogs
[Pets:Dogs] Lymphoma in dogs is the most common form of cancer found in dogs and just the mere mention of the name can stop the hearts of most dog owners. There is no known cause of this very deadly form of cancer and there is no cure for it. Or is there?

Seborrhea in Dogs
[Pets:Dogs] Seborrhea in dogs is a skin disease that can cause your pets skin to be very dry and flaky, or it can be just the opposite, very greasy. It is believed to be an inherited disease as it generally has a family history. It usually starts to form when a puppy is between the ages of 12 to 18 months old. The term Seborrhea actually means a scaling or flaking of skin.

Skin Growths in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Skin growths in cats will most always be in the form of bumps or lumps that are on or under the skin. The mere term can often bring immediate fear to cat owners as it is most often associated with cancer. But that is not always the case. There is a misconception that these types of skin growths are common in dogs and rare in cats. Nothing could be further from the truth.

Ear Hematomas in Pets
[Pets] Ear hematomas in pets are very common in both dogs and cats, is very painful, and if not treated could result in a permanent disfiguring of their ears. There is usually an underlying cause for the reason that your pet is mutilating their own ear and correcting the cause is the only way to prevent it from reoccurring.

Acid Reflex Disease is Caused by Too Much Acid in Your Body, Or is It?
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] Could it actually be the opposite? Also known as GERD, gastroesopageal reflux disease can be the most excoriating thirty minutes of your life if you can get it to go away in that amount if time. It can literally feel like you are having a heart attack and when it finally does subside, it can leave your entire body feeling like it just was ran over by a truck.

Changes in Older Dogs Will Happen
[Pets:Dogs] Changes in older dogs will happen and can be very painful to watch, but they are much easier to handle if you know what to look for. However, these changes may be different in certain breeds, and depending on the breed, may be a lot different. Small breeds of dogs will have changes in their hearts a lot more than a medium size breed, while larger breeds will have a lot more difficulty with joint pain and the potential for arthritis than small or medium breeds.

Cats Changing Colors, Is This a Myth?
[Pets:Cats] Cats changing colors, is this a myth, or could it actually happen? It happens, and if you know what to look for, it just may save your cats life. Color changes happen, but they are not normal. Other than slight changes with age, if your cat's skin or fur starts to change there may be something very seriously wrong with your cat.

Dogs and Corn - There Seem to Be Several Myths and Half Truths
[Pets:Dogs] Dogs and corn, there seem to be several myths and half truths about how dangerous corn, corn gluten and other corn by products are for dogs. Dogs are not carnivores, cats are. Corn is dangerous in cats and causes several diseases and conditions, but it is completely safe as well as being extremely beneficial to your dog's health.

Feline Miliary Dermatitis is Not a Specific Disease
[Pets:Cats] Feline miliary dermatitis is not a specific disease; it is a disease complex, meaning that it can be caused by a combination of factors. Some of these could be genetic, some could be environmental, or it could be dietary issues with your cat. It also has a myriad of different names including; miliary eczema, feline eczema, papulocrusting dermatitis, scabby cat disease, and it has also been called the blotch in cats. But what ever you chose to call it, it can be quite nasty for your cat.

Persian Cats - Health Issues
[Pets:Cats] Persian Cats are by far and away the most popular breed, but there are some very common health problems and a few special nutritional needs required for this magnificent cat. The breeding habits of some non reputable breeders have made several of these health problems more common in both the Ultra Persian and the Traditional Persian; however, it seems that these issues may be more prevalent with the Ultra breeds.

Feline Acne is Becoming a Lot More Common
[Pets:Cats] Feline acne is becoming a lot more common, there are several conditions that can cause it, but there are also several remedies for it. However, just like with humans, most all acne can be traced back to what is in your cat's diet or what is lacking in their diet. Most acne conditions in your cat will be localized around either your cats chin or lips, centering on the sebaceous glands. It most always starts as a small black and oily spot and is very similar to blackheads in humans.

Fat Soluble Vitamins in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Fat soluble vitamins in cats have been surrounded by a lot of myths and half truths, and in some circles are considered dangerous for cats. But in reality, they are extremely important for cats of all ages and they can not survive without them. But they are different than water soluble vitamins in that they dissolve in fat, as where water soluble vitamins are excreted by your cat's body. The fat soluble vitamins are Vitamins A, D, E and K.

Obesity and Vitamin D, Is There Any Real Connection?
[Health-and-Fitness:Obesity] Could a deficiency of this vitamin actually be causing obesity? According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey which monitors the health and fitness of Americans, the number of obese children in 1965 between the ages of 6 to 11 was 4 percent. Between the ages of 12 to 19 it was 5 percent.

Dysautonomia in Pets
[Pets] Dysautonomia in pets is not a well known disease, but it is starting to attack both dogs and cats much more frequently and it is a very ferocious and frightening disease. It is also known as Grass Sickness, and for centuries it only affected horses. In the last several years that has all started to change as it is now hitting the feline and canine populations.

Maitake and Tumors
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] Can there be any possible connection between Maitake and tumors, and what exactly is Maitake? There is mounting evidence that Maitake can actually dissolve cancerous tumors, but may also has several other benefits such as fighting the HIV virus, lowering blood pressure, and also has tremendous benefits in fighting diabetes.

There Are Several Foods Dangerous to Dogs
[Pets:Dogs] There are several foods dangerous to dogs, and to most all dogs, they could care less. As all dog owners know, their table manners are about as bad as they get. However, some common everyday foods and beverages could place your dog in several serious health situations, or in some cases they are so toxic that it could kill them. These will range from deadly foods to dangerous foods.

Human Foods For Cats Can Be Deadly
[Pets:Cats] Human foods for cats can be deadly in a few cases, and very dangerous in several others, depending on what they eat. There is a misconception that cats are very picky, and while some may be, they will still eat most of what you give them. Be very careful in feeding your cat table scraps as it can literally kill them. Human foods are much too rich for your feline

Cat's Rippling Skin Disease
[Pets:Cats] Cats rippling skin disease is a very mysterious condition and it has a virtual quagmire of possible causes and several different names associated with the causes. Several experts have called it a phenomenon, self-mutilation, feline epilepsy, and twitchy cat disease. The official name for the disease is Feline Hyperesthesia Syndrome.

Natural Allergy Remedies Are Numerous
[Health-and-Fitness:Allergies] Natural allergy remedies are numerous, safe, have few side effects if any, and can be a lot more effective than several of the over the counter remedies that do have side effects and in several cases do not produce the desired results. What actually is an allergy?

Plague in Pets
[Pets] Plague in pets, does it still exist, and can it affect your dog or cat? The answer is yes, and according to the World Health Organization there are still thousands of reported cases of plague in humans every year. In the United States, plaque can still attack both your dog or cat and this beast is primarily located in California as well several Southwestern states.

FIP in Cats is One of the Most Mysterious Diseases
[Pets:Cats] FIP in cats, also referred to as feline infectious peritonitis, is one of the most mysterious diseases that your cat can get. It is also one of the most deadly. If it is a true FIP infection, it is almost always fatal.

Blastomycosis in Dogs
[Pets:Dogs] Blastomycosis in dogs is a systemic infection that is caused by a fungus that also affects humans and although quite rare, cats. Dog infections, however, are much more frequent. While it is serious in humans, it is much easier to treat. It estimated that about 70% of all dogs that get this infection do not survive it, while most humans will have only minor conditions.

Gastric Ulcers in Dogs
[Pets:Dogs] Gastric ulcers in dogs, is this possible? Can a dog actually get an ulcer? The answer is yes they can, and it is a lot more common than most dogs owners realize. In fully understanding exactly what ulcers in dogs actually are, it is best to understand what they are not. Ulcers in humans and dogs are very similar, in that the original cause of an ulcer will be from bacteria, usually from water or food that has been infected

Conjunctivitis in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Conjunctivitis in cats, also referred to as pink eye, is the most common eye condition that will affect your feline, and it can be very painful to your pet. It can come and go quite frequently, or it can become chronic. Although it is a common condition, it should be taken very seriously as if left untreated it could cause corneal ulcers in your pet's eyes and could blind them.

Rabies in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Rabies in cats can and does occur, in fact, contrary to popular belief, cats are affected almost twice as much as dogs, according to the Center for Disease Control. And the reported number of cases is increasing.

Flatulence in Dogs is a Condition That Affects All Dogs
[Pets:Dogs] Flatulence in dogs is a condition that affects all dogs. If your dog has repeated and severe bouts, it could be signs of a gastrointestinal tract disease and some of the conditions could include intestinal parasites, food allergies, intestinal viruses, inflammatory bowel disease, or a deficiency of digestive enzymes. But in the majority of cases, it is just a normal set of circumstances that occur.

Fibromyalgia and the Conditions
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] Fibromyalgia and the conditions that accompany this beast lead to speculation that is a disease or is it a syndrome. Whatever it is, can supplements help in any way to contain this very painful condition? There are so many different medications that are used to treat these set of conditions that it could make your head spin trying to understand them all. But there are some other alternatives.

Whipworm Transmission From Dogs
[Pets:Dogs] Whipworm transmission from dogs can affect humans and is one of the varieties of roundworms, is often confused with roundworms, and can have similar severe health affects. In dogs, as well as humans, if allowed to go untreated, the health affects could be quite severe.

Bloating in Dogs is a Condition That is Fast Becoming One of the Leading Killers
[Pets:Dogs] Your dog can come inside to eat his dinner, go out and start to play, and the next thing you know he is gasping for air, going into shock, and before you know what has even happened, he has died. We are very fortunate in that we identified bloating very early in one of our previous Dalmatians, but even with all the safe guards that we take with our current Dalmatian, he still gets mild forms of bloating where he simply throws up, thank goodness, which prevents it from getting to the serious stage.

Charley Horse Cramps
[Health-and-Fitness] Charley horse cramps, also known as nocturnal leg cramps, is a condition that millions of people world wide can attest to that are downright painful. If you have ever had one, they most likely happen to you in the middle of night or early morning, and can wake you up from a sound sleep. As a side note, the term Charley Horse has no real origin, but has been traced back to the late 1880's, and was a major league baseball slang referencing someone who could not run well, and was probably someone's lame racehorse, presumed to be named Charley.

Dogs Spleen Tumors
[Pets:Dogs] Dogs spleen tumors if not properly diagnosed could erupt at any time in your pet and could cause death to occur very rapidly as your dog bleeds to death. This is a condition in dogs that can be extremely serious and should be treated with the best of professional care.

Alopecia in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Alopecia in cats is a condition that most all cat lovers fear and dread. It can also be an extremely painful ordeal for your best friend, and several experts will tell you that there is no sure cure for this condition that is causing your cats hair to fall out.

Mange in Cats, Is it Possible?
[Pets:Cats] Although this skin condition is much more prevalent in dogs, cats can and do get the mange. So what exactly is mange, what form of mange can a feline contract, and what are the symptoms and the treatments?

Dietary Trace Elements and Health
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Dietary trace elements are essential for human health and by definition are chemical components that occur naturally in our soil, various plants, and various animals and wildlife and they are always found in very small concentrations in our bodies, thus the term trace. So why exactly are they vital for our health, what are they, and how many are there?

Adult Protein Deficiency
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Adult protein deficiency is a condition that most adults will not give a second thought to, and it is a condition that many thought only existed in children, young adults, or third world countries. Protein deficiency in adults is a condition that every adult needs to take seriously, wherever you live, as it can have some serious health implications. In fact, if you do not get enough protein, your body will start to breakdown bone protein and calcium to supply the energy needs of our body.

Strokes in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Strokes in cats can happen and do happen a lot more frequently then most cat owners may be aware of. This is a condition that several experts said did not happen in cats, but in the last three to four years the medical community is now recognizing that it can, and in fact does, happen in cats as well as in dogs.

Protein Losing Enteropathy in Dogs
[Pets:Dogs] Protein Losing Enteropathy in Dogs, also referred to as PLE, is a condition in which dogs will have a variety of intestinal diseases that are directly associated with hypoproteinemia, or low protein levels which is caused by a loss, a leakage, or a failure to absorb protein in their stomach. It can in some cases, be the kiss of death for your dog, it is that serious.

Cataract Conditions in Dogs
[Pets:Dogs] Cataract conditions in dogs are perhaps the most common eye problems that will affect your dog, and there are no known medications that are effective in either treating or preventing these conditions. However, there are certainly several things that you do in building your dog's immune system to help them from getting cataracts.

Leptospirosis in Dogs
[Pets:Dogs] Leptospirosis in dogs is not a very well known disease to many dog owners, but it is especially dangerous to your canine friend in that it can result in severe kidney failure, severe liver disease, and in severe cases, it has been fatal. In severe cases, dogs have gone into shock and have passed within hours of going into shock, it can be that serious. And it is growing each year, worldwide.

Potassium For Older Cats
[Pets:Cats] Potassium for cats is extremely important, especially in older cats and in some cases, may make the difference on how long they live or how healthy they will live. Low potassium levels in older cats can lead to chronic renal failure. Chronic Renal Failure, CRF, if advanced, is an incurable condition for your cat, with the only exception being a kidney transplant. However, delaying or even preventing this process has changed this very bleak potential situation.

Lice Infection in Dogs
[Pets:Dogs] Lice infection in dogs is still a very large problem, but it is very different in nature than fleas, and is much easier to get rid of in your pet than fleas. They will poise no real serious health dangers to your pet, unless they carry an infection, which could become a threat to your pet, but it is very rare for lice to carry infections, unlike ticks or fleas.

Can Your Dog Get Hives?
[Pets:Dogs] Can your dog get hives? The answer is yes. Although it is not as common as other types of skin conditions your dog may face, it can certainly be a problem and something all owners should be aware of.

Calcium and Phosphorus in Pets
[Pets] Calcium and Phosphorus in pets, is it something that is really necessary to be concerned with in your dog or your cat? Your pets mineral content of their body is made up primarily from these two minerals, and with the largest amounts found in their bones and their teeth, and thus they are not only necessary minerals, they are critical minerals.

Vitamin C Overdose and All the Damage
[Health-and-Fitness:Supplements] Vitamin C Overdose and all the damage that can be done by this vitamin, is it a myth or is a real potential threat? Many pundits blame Vitamin C for several of the following conditions or they claim that it is the actual cause of these conditions or diseases: Kidney stones, Cancer by damages that it does to the DNA, Uric-acid and urinary tract stones and gout, thrombosis, which is abnormal internal blood clotting, and diabetes, just to name a few.

Pets and Vitamin E
[Pets] Pets and Vitamin E, does your dog or cat actually need this vitamin? Not only do they need this vitamin, it is perhaps one of the most important vitamin supplements you could give to your pet. It is so powerful, that many people refer to this vitamin as a wonder vitamin for both your cat and your dog. However, the very food you may be feeding them may be causing a Vitamin E deficiency in their diet.

Pets Niacin Deficiency - Does it Actually Exist?
[Pets] The answer is a definite yes, and although it is more common in dogs than cats, cats actually need more niacin than dogs. If the deficiency is severe, it could cause your pet to lose their life.

Pets and Vitamin B1, Thiamine - Is There Really a Need?
[Pets] The answer is a very definitive yes, especially for dogs and cats. While the use of Thiamine in humans has been firmly established, especially in the disease Beriberi, the positive benefits it can have with your pets, either dogs or cats, is just starting to fully surface.

Hookworm Transmission
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Hookworm Transmission often referred to as the Great Infection of Mankind, can create serious health problems for newborns, children of all ages, women that are pregnant and anyone that is malnourished. There is an estimated 1.3 billion people world wide that currently has this infection.

Dog Valley Fever Can Stop the Hearts of Dog Owners and Lovers
[Pets:Dogs] Dog Valley Fever can stop the hearts of dog owners and lovers as it has been referred to as the dog plague of the twenty first century. It can and has killed thousands of dogs and it does not discriminate between breeds, age, or sex. It is and most likely will remain extremely dangerous, especially in the Southwestern parts of the U.S. and in similar desert regions throughout the world. It is almost impossible to escape this fungus in desert regions, but it is not impossible to protect your dog and build their immune systems with a few critical supplements.

Weight Loss and Vitamins and Could There Be Any Actual Connection?
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Half of the experts will tell you no, and than give you the explanation that vitamins do not work at all, while the other half will try to sell you on the latest fad diet that will involve who knows what. Then you will hear all of the equations involved with RMR or you're resting metabolic rate and also you're BMR, you're Basel metabolic rate, or the miracle pill that you can simply take to make you loss weight, and the list goes on and on.

Acne and Supplements
[Health-and-Fitness:Supplements] Acne and supplements, is there any real possible relationship and can any supplements help to prevent this condition that seems to have no real cure? From several years of experience with this condition as well as with boils, the answer is not just yes, it is a resounding yes; this condition can be controlled and in most cases, virtually eliminated. But don't take my word or that of anyone else, put it to the test for yourself.

Niacin Deficiency
[Health-and-Fitness:Supplements] Niacin deficiency, which is the major cause of pellagra, will generally only happen in undeveloped countries but it has occurred in the United States, and in severe cases, may still result in death. This deficiency will involve what is referred to as the three D's; Dermatitis, which is a localized and pigmented skin rash, Diarrhea, and Cognitive Dementia, which is memory loss.

Cataracts and Vitamin Supplements
[Health-and-Fitness:Supplements] Cataracts and Vitamin supplements, is there any possible way that vitamins and minerals could help in reducing your risk of getting cataracts. The simple answer is yes. And with over 300 prescribed medications being contributors to this condition, it makes preventive steps even that much more important. Your eyes are your vessel to everything you do in life, and protecting this vessel may be the most important thing you can do for yourself.

Migraine Headaches and Vitamins
[Health-and-Fitness:Headaches-Migraines] Migraine Headaches and Vitamins, could there possibly be any viable connection between them and can vitamins help to prevent this condition that is often overlooked and not always properly diagnosed. The answer is a resounding yes, as the vitamin Riboflavin, B2, and its relationship to flavocoenzymes, and the mineral magnesium, often referred to as the power mineral, can both have significant impacts in preventing migraine headaches.

Hemorrhoids and Vitamins
[Health-and-Fitness:Supplements] Hemorrhoids and Vitamins, is there any possible relationship between the two, and can a deficiency of a vitamin or a nutrient be contributing to this very painful condition. If you suffer from hemorrhoids, you certainly are not alone, as this condition is very common in both men and women, and it is estimated that about fifty percent of the population will have hemorrhoids once they reach the age of 50, and over 10 million Americans suffer from them daily.

Smoking and Vitamins
[Health-and-Fitness:Supplements] Smoking and Vitamins may sound oxymoronic, but if you smoke, taking vitamins and mineral supplements may be the most important thing you can do for yourself in the fight against free radicals and cadmium, which can be toxic. It goes without saying that smoking is very dangerous to your health and the best way to prevent free radical damage is to quit, but that is a lot easier said than done, and if you can not or do not want to quit, at least understand what you can do to protect yourself the best that you can.

Asthma and Supplements
[Health-and-Fitness:Supplements] Asthma and supplements, could there possibly be a link with vitamins or nutrients that could actually help with asthma as it is now considered an epidemic? Asthma of course can be controlled, depending on the kind that you may have, but it can also be fatal if severe enough, and you have to fully understand which of the six types of asthma you may have.

Chronic Alcohol Abuse
[Health-and-Fitness:Drug-Abuse] Chronic alcohol abuse can show early signs of real potential health problems such as loss of muscle tissue, loss of memory, and loss of testosterone, just to name a few. Alcohol also affects every cell within your body, and if this condition stays chronic, it will start to kill cells, and once a cell is dead, it stays dead. Alcohol is a toxin and will travel through your bloodstream into every organ and cell in your body

Feline URI
[Pets:Cats] Feline URI, "upper respiratory infection", is a very contagious infection that can affect your cats or kittens sinuses or naval passages, and is passed by cats by the direct contact of an infected cat, usually through sneezing or coughing. It can kill unvaccinated and weak kittens.

Iodine Deficiency
[Health-and-Fitness:Supplements] Iodine deficiency is a problem throughout most of the world and Iodine is perhaps the most misunderstood and feared nutrient of all of the nutrients because of the potential for iodine poisoning. Acute iodine poisoning is actually very rare and only happens with dosages of several grams of iodine.

Copper Deficiency
[Health-and-Fitness:Supplements] Copper deficiency can be very dangerous and one of the common signs of this deficiency is an anemia that is unresponsive to iron therapy but can be corrected by iron supplements. Supplements will play a very important role with this deficiency. A deficiency of this nutrient may also result in a much lower than normal number of white cells, a condition that can lead to a increased susceptibility to infection. In the body, copper shifts between the cuprous (Cul+) and the cupric (Cu2+) forms, although the majority of the body's copper is in the Cu2+ form.

Chromium Deficiency
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Chromium deficiency is generally caused by an impaired glucose tolerance, elevated serum cholesterol, and triglyceride levels. Deficiency of this nutrient have been estimated as high as 35 to 40 percent in the American population, more than any other country, because of the low levels of chromium in the soil and the loss of this nutrient from refined foods, specifically sugar and flour.

Iron Deficiency Anemia Conditions
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Iron deficiency anemia conditions have a long and described history, as a deficiency of iron is the most common nutrient deficiency in the world. Iron, with perhaps the best described history among all the micronutrients, is a key element in the metabolism of almost all living organisms. In humans, iron is an essential component of hundreds of proteins and enzymes.

German Shepherds - Health Concerns
[Pets:Dogs] German shepherds health concerns are numerous and can include anal fistula, pancreatic insufficiency, inflammatory bowel disease or goat, just to name a few. But there is nothing more threatening than degenerative myelopthy to this beautiful and magnificent breed of dogs. Can vitamins and minerals help with this condition? There is no known cure for degenerative myelopthy, although there have been some recent breaks in discovery that this condition can now be tested for and discovered before you purchase the pet. At best, this topic is extremely controversial.

Yorkshire Terriers - Health Issues
[Pets:Dogs] Yorkshire Terriers' health issues are something that any potential owner should fully consider before purchasing this very delightful and energetic dog. Vitamin and Mineral supplements are very important for all pets, but for this breed it may not only be an essential, it may be a critical essential.

B Vitamin Deficiency
[Health-and-Fitness:Supplements] A Vitamin B Deficiency has shown to be linked to several diseases through various research studies, and supplements of this class of vitamins may be a tremendous help in preventative measures. With modern science trying to fully understand a deficiency of this class of vitamins, several advances that changed the way the world viewed vitamins were made.

Biotin Deficiency
[Health-and-Fitness:Supplements] Biotin Deficiency has possible implications through the metabolic reaction within your body. Although it is quite rare, it is a nutritional disorder that if allowed to go unchecked or untreated can become a very serious condition. In the most severe form, it is fatal. It can occur in any age group, both male and female, and in any part of the world. Biotin is a water-soluble vitamin, and liquid vitamins and minerals can help in biotins processes, simply because of their superior absorption ratios and the exact distribution that our body needs. This nutrient is generally classified as a B-complex vitamin.

Liquid Vitamin and Mineral Supplements
[Health-and-Fitness:Supplements] Liquid Vitamin and Mineral supplements offer an alternative for both you and your pet. Vitamins that are either in a capsule or tablet form have very low bioavailability, or in other words, they just don't match well with our digestive system and don't produce the described results that we are looking for. The ability of your body to absorb the benefits of the nutrients that we eat, and the vitamin supplements that we take, starts to decrease between the ages of 40 to 45, by as much as 70 percent.

Dogs' Cracked Footpads
[Pets:Dogs] Dogs' cracked footpads have as many unknown causes as known causes, but you should certainly not overlook the lack of vitamins and minerals that your dog may be getting in their diets, especially zinc. A canine paw, or the actual foot, consists of four toes, and a nail for each toe. Some dogs may even have a fifth toe known as the dew claw that is located further up the leg. The bottom part of the dogs paw is protected by what is referred to as keratinous footpads that are especially made for the cushioning of your pet's feet.

Magnesium Deficiency
[Health-and-Fitness:Supplements] Magnesium deficiency is not as big of a problem as some of the other nutrient deficiencies, but it is still a major problem if not treated. Magnesium plays important roles in the body, and liquid vitamins and minerals can play a vital role with this nutrient because of the superior absorption ratio compared to tablets or capsules.

Dog Food Allergy
[Pets:Dogs] Dog food allergy is very common and getting worse, or very uncommon and not a problem, depending on whom you ask. But there is one thing that is certain; it is one of the top three allergies that will affect your dog. This condition in dogs, unlike other allergies and diseases, has no real common denominator among species or gender. It can affect any dog breed, at any age and at any time.

Dog Ear Infections
[Pets:Dogs] Dog Ear infections are quite common as this condition affects about 20% of our dogs either regularly or sporadically, and these infections can affect the outer part of the ear, known as the canal, the middle of the ear, or the inner most part of the ear. The term most used to describe the inflammation of the outer ear is otitis externa. These infections can be chronic conditions that linger on, especially external ear infections, or the can happen very suddenly.

Diarrhea in Dogs
[Pets:Dogs] Diarrhea in dogs is very common, and dogs quite often will develop acute and even chronic forms of this condition. CPE, officially known as Clostridium perfringens enterotoxicosis, is now associated as the major cause of chronic diarrhea in pets. Although CPE is thought to be less of a cause of diarrhea in cats, it is so often diagnosed as the cause, that consideration is being given that it to may be the main cause of diarrhea in cats as well.

B12 Vitamin Overdose
[Health-and-Fitness:Supplements] B12 Vitamin overdose, is it a myth or a real possibility? For starters, most of the horror stories about vitamin overdoses have been done without any real or relevant research or facts, or the basic understanding of the difference between a water-soluble vitamin and a fat soluble vitamin. Overdose of this vitamin is virtually impossible, as it is a water soluble vitamin.

Diabetes in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Diabetes in Cats, also known as Diabetes Mellitus or Sugar Diabetes, is caused by your felines lack of ability to properly metabolize sugar. There is mounting evidence that several vitamins, including Vitamins C, D, and the B class can help in the preventive stages of diabetes, as they well all help in building up your pets immune system which is very important as a preventing measure. There are two type of diabetes, and your cat can develop either form of this life-threatening disease. This disease can affect any breed and any age group as well, as it does not discriminate.

Dental Care in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Dental care in cats is one of the most important health issues that cat owners should be concerned about. Your cats mouth is the most biologically active part of their body. Periodontal disease (which is a gum disease) is by far and away the most common oral disease in cats. It is also the most common of any kind of disease, in both cats and dogs, and it is also the most neglected and overlooked disease as well.

Cat Scratch Disease
[Pets:Cats] Cat scratch disease, until just recently known as cats scratch fever, is one of the largest mysteries in the modern medical field. Known as a bacterial disease caused by bartonella henselae, which is an infection, this can be very discomforting infection to humans. For years, children and adults have played with cats, been scratched, and either had no affects, or there was not a connection made to the cat at all.

Feline Ear Infections
[Pets:Cats] Feline ear infections are different in a lot of ways than dog ear infections, in that while external ear canal (or the outer ear know as otitis externa) infection is not very common in cats, the middle or inner ear infection is. These infections can be caused by several things such as allergies, especially food allergies, parasites, micro-organisms such as bacteria and yeast, plant awns, excessive moisture in the ears, hereditary immune conditions, and tumors. However, again very much different than dogs, these infections in your feline are primarily caused by ear mites.

Cardiac Disease in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Cardiac disease in cats is definitely a condition that needs to be examined and watched for, as the results can be devastating to your cat. This disease in your cat is a very broad term, as there are many types of conditions that may exist, but cardiac disease is used to describe any condition that may affect the heart. The conditions that affect the hearts in your feline can range from very mild, such as a heart murmur; to severe, such as cardiac arrest, but any form of cardiac disease is certainly something not to be treated lightly.

Canine Incontinence
[Pets:Dogs] Canine incontinence is a serious medical condition that affects mostly older dogs, but can affect dogs of any age, gender, breed, or size. At first signs, it can make you as the owner angry, and than worried, that there may be something terribly wrong with your best friend. This condition will start to happen when your dog basically lacks the ability to control urination.

Chronic Bronchial Asthma in Cats
[Pets:Cats] Chronic bronchial asthma in cats is usually found in certain breeds such as Siamese or Himalayan, as well as other Asian short haired breeds. The symptoms of this condition are coughing, wheezing, and in some case, even dyspnea, which is shortness of breath and in the severest of cases, difficulty in breathing, which can be extremely dangerous for your cat. Dyspnea, in medical terms, is a shortness of breath that is not caused by excessive exertion, but rather is often linked to the respiratory tract.

Bacterial Hypersensitivity in Pets
[Pets] Bacterial hypersensitivity in pets is a very rare and uncommon skin condition, but it can attack either your dog or your cat. Both are equally at risk as this condition does not seem to be prejudice to either. This condition is generally caused by a hypersensitivity (or in other words, an allergy), to certain types of bacteria.

Addison Disease in Pets
[Pets] Addison disease in pets, (referred to as Hypoadrenocorticism), is very similar to the same disease in humans, but in pets it is not curable. If not treated, it could lead to shock, and if the shock is severe, it could cause the death of your pet. Vitamin and mineral supplements are not a cure for this disease, but they can assist with restoring power to the adrenal glands, especially Pantothenic Acid and Vitamin C, which are natural immune builders for these particular glands. The essential minerals sodium and potassium also play significant roles with this disease.

Babesiosis in Pets
[Pets] Babesiosis in pets can affect not only dogs, but cats as well. Even though it is much more likely to affect dogs, it can attack your cat, and is one of the most common forms of infections in animals worldwide. This infection is believed to be caused by tick borne protozoan parasites, and in dogs and cats, it was once believed to only be found in tropical and or subtropical regions. However, quite recently it has also been diagnosed in temperate regions of the world, including the United States.

Vitamins and Minerals For Cats
[Pets:Cats] Do Vitamins and Minerals for cats actually help? The answer is a resounding yes, especially with vitamin deficiency. Your cat could not survive without them. However, your cat is going to have the same problems with swallowing pills and capsules that you have, and the same problems with after taste of these forms of vitamins. Undoubtedly you are giving your cat what you think is the best premium cat food.

Mange in Dogs
[Pets:Dogs] Mange in dogs is a very common skin condition in most all dogs. While most any dog has a few of the parasites that cause this disease present in the skin at all times, dogs which develop this disease, have a defect within their immune system. The defect that generates this disease is known as a "T-cell defect" and your canine can no longer keep the number of mites under control. There is one thing that is very certain about this skin disease in your pet, the mere mention of the term "mange" can scare the daylights out of most dog owners.

Liquid Vitamins and Minerals For Dogs
[Pets:Dogs] Liquid vitamins and minerals for dogs can go along way in helping the lifestyle of your best friend. Your dog is part of your family and a very trusted friend. The correct vitamins for your best friend as well as the correct minerals will help to ensure their life span and overall health and happiness. Vitamins will help at any age and will benefit in conjunction with their normal food much like you would.

A Pet's Liver Disease
[Pets] Pets liver disease in dogs and cats is quite common and can range from mild to very serious to the point that it can be life threatening. The causes of this disease are numerous and can include bacterial infections, cancer, parasites, exposure to poisons or toxins, some type of trauma, as well as being hereditary. This disease deals with the largest of all the organs in your pets body, which should give you an idea on how important it is in your pets overall health picture, but also how complicated it is to try to understand all the functions.

Parvo in Dogs
[Pets:Dogs] Parvo in dogs is still an extremely serious and potentially fatal threat to your canine friend, especially if you live in a large metropolitan area like New York City, where hundreds of thousands of all sizes and breeds of dogs live, or in a rural area where vaccination is not readily available. This is still today, a very serious form of virus, and it also one of the perplexing viruses to the science world. If you live in a large metropolitan area, you may actually be infecting your dog and you are not aware of it.

Pets Lyme Disease
[Pets] Pets Lyme disease is a very dangerous disease to your pet and it accounts for over 90% of all the vector-recorded illnesses. The litany of symptoms and problems your pet will encounter with this disease range from pain and swelling and eventually arthritis if not treated, to the most severe cases which could cause kidney failure and sudden death. This disease is much more common in dogs than in cats, but because it has become so widespread, cats are also more at risk now than ever before. This disease has been recorded in 49 of the 50 states as well as Scandinavia, all of Europe, the former Soviet Union, Japan, China, and Australia.

Pancreatitis in Pets
[Pets] Pancreatitis in pets is a very challenging disease for a couple of reasons; no one is sure what actually causes the disease and no two cases of this disease in dogs or cats are the same. But it is potentially life threatening and some veterinarians feel that it can never be cured. This disease affects your dog or your cat in various forms, ranging from only minimal amounts of discomfort to a life threatening condition. From personal experience, I lost a five year old Dalmatian from this disease.

Allergies in Pets
[Pets] Allergies in pets, just like allergies that many of us face, will at some point affect either your dog or your cat. In some cases, they can be quite severe. They may be seasonal, or they may be permanent.

Orphan Puppies
[Pets:Dogs] Orphan puppies, and raising them, to the true lover of dogs as many of us are, may be the most heartbreaking, most challenging, or the most rewarding experience we have with dogs, as when the need does arise, there is usually more than just one puppy. Puppies that are abandoned can occur for a myriad of reasons; the mother may have died, the mother may be unable to attend to the puppies because she has an inadequate milk supply, or the mother may have some type of a behavior problem.

A Pet's Osteoarthritis
[Pets] A Pet's Osteoarthritis is the most common form of a joint disease found in our pets. However, it is not just related to the "age "of your animal. It is a degenerative joint disease that usually is associated with the wearing out of the cartilage.

Spotted Fever
[Pets:Dogs] Rocky Mountain spotted fever is a dangerous infection, and in the severest of cases can cause low blood pressure, shock, and even death in your dog. It is a viral infection that can be a very serious threat and should not be taken lightly. This infection is caused by a tick bite to your dog that spreads the organism known as "rickettsiae" and is most commonly spread by two types of ticks.

Kennel Cough
[Pets:Dogs] Kennel cough is a highly contagious disease, one of the most common infections that your dog will face, it is found world wide, and can affect all breeds of dogs. Some of the progressive damages this disease can cause are mild to severe fevers, lethargy, pneumonia, and in the severest of cases, death. However, do not panic, as it most cases your dog basically has what we, as owners, would refer to as a common cold.

Cats Heart Worm Disease
[Pets:Cats] Cats heart worm disease is not as common as the same disease in dogs, but it can still be an extremely dangerous disease for your cat. The symptoms can range to that of being very mild, to being fatal if respiratory and cardiac complications set in. Male cats are much more susceptible to this potentially threatening condition than are female cats simply because by nature they are more prone to roam.

Dogs Cushings Disease
[Pets:Dogs] Dogs Cushings disease, if not treated, can eventually progress into a life-threatening condition for your pet. It can lead to kidney, liver, and even heart failure, as well as diabetes and several neurological disorders. This condition will also make your pet much more likely to incur infections in their mouths, their ears, and several areas or their skin, as well as their urinary tract.

Feline Hyperthyroid Disease
[Pets:Cats] Feline hyperthyroid disease is a very serious threat to your cat. It can be life threatening if not caught and treated properly, and there is a tremendous risk to your cat's heart if this disease is allowed to grow without treatment. However, this condition is also very easy to diagnosis and if treated promptly and correctly, the treatment process has a very high success rate.

Feline Immune Deficiency Virus
[Pets:Cats] Feline immune deficiency virus (FIV), a term that can place immediate fear in a cat owner, is not a mandatory death sentence for your cat. High protein diets, continually building up your cat's immune system to help starve off secondary infections, and with aggressive treatment of those possible infections, your cat can still lead a long and relatively healthy life. Feline immune deficiency virus can be helped tremendously by building the immune system.

Bladder Stones
[Pets] Can dogs and cats develop bladder (or kidney) stones? The answer is a resounding yes. They can and they do. Dogs and cats eats diets in the form of there food, that actually may be causing these stones to develop.

Roundworm Transmission
[Pets] Roundworm transmissions from pets to humans can and does occur, as roundworms (toxocara canis) is very common parasite in dogs, especially puppies. This type of transfer is most common in humans under 20 years of age, especially children. Roundworm transmission from pet (either cats or dogs) to humans is much higher than originally believed, with some estimates as high as 14%, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC).

A Dog's Eyes
[Pets:Dogs] Your dog's eyes are the vehicle in which they experience life. It is also one of the most overlooked and neglected parts of their body, and yet one of the most complex and detailed mechanisms in their body.

Hypothyroidism in Dogs
[Pets:Dogs] If you have sudden behavior changes in your dog, you need to check their thyroid. Hypothyroidism in dogs is an endocrine disorder that is very common in dogs, the hormonal disorder that is the most frequent, and also will affect your entire dogs system.

Ehrlichia in Dogs
[Pets:Dogs] Ehrlichia in dogs is an infection that is not well known by dog owner, but can be very dangerous to your dogs health, and it will have three stages in dogs. It can range from acute (mild, but still dangerous), sub clinical (normal at times, but the infection is hiding in your dog), to chronic, where neurological problems and urinary protein loss can be very serious threat. While Ehrlichia in dogs can only be treated with antibiotics and more modern intracellular antibiotics, Vitamins and Minerals can play a huge role in building the ...

Chocolate Poisoning - Dogs
[Pets:Dogs] Chocolate poisoning in dogs can be toxic to the point of being lethal to your best friend. They will love the smell of chocolate and at any given "opportunity" will eat it if given the chance. Intoxication of your dog will immediately result if your dog eats chocolate.