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Symptoms and Diagnosis of Feline Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism is a very common disease in older cats and produces a range of symptoms. This article describes the clinical signs and the diagnostic tests, including T4, free T4 by equilibrium dialysis, chest X-rays, and technetium-99m scans, used to confirm it.
Diagnosis and Treatment of Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a form of heart muscle disease in cats. This article lists conditions that mimic HCM, the diagnostic tests used to confirm it, including echocardiography, and the medical and home-care approaches to treatment.
Treating Canine Distemper in a Chow Chow
Canine distemper is one of the leading fatal viral diseases in dogs, and the Chow Chow is no exception. Caught and treated early, many dogs recover; by the late stage survival drops below 5%, so spotting the signs quickly is what saves lives.
How to Tell If Your Dog Has a Fever
The most reliable sign of fever is body temperature: a puppy's normal range is about 38.5–39°C, best measured rectally. Watch also for rapid hot breathing, low energy, dry peeling nose, and poor appetite — then confirm with a thermometer.
My Golden Retriever has had a cold for over a day—runny nose yesterday, now also sneezing. What cold medicine is safe and suitable for a Golden Retriever?
Runny nose and sneezing are common cold symptoms in dogs, often joined by coughing, fever, rapid breathing, poor appetite, and lethargy. A vet-approved canine cold medicine can help; seasonal changes or chills are the usual triggers, so treat promptly to avoid complications.
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