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dangerous foods for dogs and cats

Dangerous foods for dogs and cats

Living with our pets, be it a dog or a cat, requires a high level of responsibility. This not only affects their daily exercise or regular vet visits, but also their diet. It is our job to ensure that our four-legged friends do not consume anything harmful or even life-threatening. Here is a detailed list of the top 15 foods and drinks you should never give your dogs and cats. Dangerous foods for dogs and cats include:

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Hereditary diseases in cats

Hereditary diseases in cats

Cats are loved and valued as pets. However, each breed has its individual requirements and needs that cat owners need to take into account. In addition, certain breeds are at risk of inherited diseases. Hereditary diseases in cats are diseases or susceptibilities to diseases that are inherited due to genetic mutations. These follow different inheritance patterns and are associated with different probabilities of inheritance, recurrence and disease. Depending on this, they can break out in the offspring or they can simply be carriers of the modified genes and pass them on. There are autosomal recessive and autosomal dominant, gonosomal and mitochondrial inheritance patterns. Genetic testing and breed-specific screening programs can provide clarity.

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Vestibular syndrome in dogs

Vestibular syndrome in dogs

Geriatric vestibular syndrome is a disease that affects a dog's balance system (vestibular system). Located in the inner ear, this organ is responsible for detecting rotational movements and linear accelerations. The resulting sensory data is transmitted via nerve pathways to the brain, where it is processed and used to coordinate the position of the body and eyes with the position of the head. To date, no specific cause of this disease has been identified, although disorders of lymphatic flow in the inner ear or immunological events are considered as possible triggers.

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Folliculitis in dogs

Folliculitis in dogs

Folliculitis - also known as hair follicle inflammation, is a common skin disease in dogs and is characterized by inflamed hair follicles. This condition can be attributed to a variety of causes. Here we provide a detailed guide on the diagnosis, causes, susceptibilities of certain dog breeds, treatment options and preventative measures of folliculitis in dogs.

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