Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS), also known as “dry eye,” is a serious eye disease in dogs characterized by inadequate tear production. The disease can cause significant discomfort and, if left untreated, serious complications. In this article, we will delve deeper into the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for DED in dogs to provide a better understanding and effective treatment of this condition.
If your dog suffers from osteoarthritis or other joint problems, pain medications can play a crucial role in relieving his discomfort. Finding the right medication is essential to improving your pet's quality of life while minimizing potential side effects.
Squamous cell carcinoma is a widespread and dangerous cancer in cats that particularly affects the skin and mucous membranes. Here we offer you comprehensive information and advice on the detection, diagnosis and treatment of this carcinoma.
Hypertrophic gastritis is one of the lesser known but serious diseases in dogs that can have a significant impact on the health and quality of life of our pets.
Horner's syndrome in dogs is a neurological disorder that affects the dog's eye. It occurs when the sympathetic nerve pathway that innervates the eye is impaired. The four main signs of this syndrome are:
The TPLO (Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy) training is a specialized and intensive training course aimed specifically at professionals in the field of veterinary medicine. The training is carried out with a strong focus on highly qualified and scientifically based teaching. Below are the key areas covered in the seminar:
Heart problems in cats are a serious matter. As an owner, you should have a deeper understanding of the different types of heart disease, their symptoms and treatment options.
Fibrosarcomas are a common type of tumor in cats. They are malignant skin tumors that originate in connective tissue cells.
Laryngeal paralysis, also popularly known as laryngeal paralysis, is a disease that occurs predominantly in older animals and especially in larger breed dogs. This neurological disorder has a significant impact on an animal's respiratory system and, in extreme cases, can cause life-threatening conditions.
Discopathy in dogs is a serious medical situation that develops from damage or changes in the position of the intervertebral discs. To understand them better, we would first like to explain the role and nature of the intervertebral discs. These consist of a cartilaginous fibrous ring, also called annulus fibrosus, and an elastic gelatinous core, called nucleus pulposus. The intervertebral discs ensure pain-free mobility of the back and absorb shocks to the spine, for example when jumping. They lie between the bony vertebral bodies in the spine.
