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Western Pond Turtle
The western pond turtle, also called the California pond turtle, is a broad-headed, relatively secretive freshwater turtle native to the U.S. West Coast. An accomplished swimmer that loves basking, it is a protected species usually available only as captive-bred stock.
Canine and Feline Glaucoma: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Glaucoma is raised pressure inside the eye of dogs and cats from blocked fluid drainage, damaging the retina and optic nerve and risking blindness. It is managed with pressure-lowering drugs and, sometimes, surgery.
Canine and Feline Keratitis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Keratitis is inflammation of the cornea in dogs and cats from trauma, microbes, or chemicals, causing pain, cloudiness, and ulcers that can threaten sight. Prompt care protects the cornea and preserves vision.
Canine and Feline Cherry Eye (Third Eyelid Gland Prolapse): Symptoms, Treatment, and Care
Cherry eye is the prolapse of the third eyelid gland in dogs and cats, appearing as a pink mass at the inner corner of the eye. Mild inflammatory cases settle with drops, but surgery is often needed to replace the gland.
Canine and Feline Ectropion: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Ectropion is the outward turning of the eyelid—usually the lower lid in dogs—leaving the eye exposed and prone to conjunctivitis and keratitis. Mild cases need eye care; severe cases need surgical correction.
Canine and Feline Insulin Excess (Hyperinsulinism)
Insulin excess occurs when the pancreas releases too much insulin, driving blood sugar dangerously low. It causes weakness, wobbliness, and in severe cases seizures or collapse, and is usually managed by correcting the low sugar and treating the underlying cause.
Canine and Feline Hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing’s Syndrome)
Hyperadrenocorticism, or Cushing's disease, is an endocrine disorder in which the adrenal glands overproduce cortisol, most often because of a pituitary tumor. It causes increased thirst and urination, a ravenous appetite, muscle wasting, a pot-bellied appearance, and symmetric hair loss, and usually requires lifelong management.
Canine and Feline Caval Syndrome (Heartworm): Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Caval syndrome is the acute, life-threatening form of heartworm disease in which adult worms suddenly obstruct the vena cava and heart, causing sudden collapse, bloody urine, and jaundice. Emergency surgical removal of the worms is the definitive treatment, and prevention depends on year-round parasite control.
Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a frequently inherited heart-muscle disease in which the ventricular walls thicken and filling is impaired. Many cats show no early signs, then suddenly develop breathing distress, weakness, or sudden death from stress or arterial obstruction.
Canine and Feline Toxoplasmosis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Toxoplasmosis is caused by Toxoplasma gondii, with cats as the definitive host; dogs and cats are often silently infected but can develop respiratory and nervous signs. It is treated with sulfonamide-based anticoccidial therapy.