Canine insulinoma: symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis – Canine insulinoma is a neoplasm located close to or inside the dog’s pancreas. The pancreas is a secretory organ responsible for two main functions: exocrine gland and endocrine gland. The exocrine portion of the pancreas produces digestive enzymes that allow the dog to process proteins, carbohydrates and fats. […]
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Do you know the existence of bladder worms in cats? It is an infection that is known as capilariasis and can also affect dogs. What is the capillary? The capillary is a small worm, internal parasite , often less than half a centimeter in length. It is closely related to intestinal worms , although they can live in a variety […]
Balanoposthitis is the medical term used to describe inflammation of the penis and foreskin. The causes of this condition are multiple, including injuries, bacterial infections, phimosis (narrowing of the opening of the foreskin) and tumors. Balanoposthitis occurs more frequently in whole male dogs, i.e. not under sterilization. Symptoms The symptoms listed below refer to the genital […]
All pet owners ask ourselves: should all pets be spayed and neutered at the same age? Recent studies have revealed that choosing the right age to castrate or spay a dog may not be so simple. The benefits of neutering or spaying a dog First, we must recognize that spaying and neutering are strongly associated […]
Roundworms are the most common canine internal parasites. Adult roundworms spend most of their life in the stomach and small intestine. Females lay hundreds of thousands of eggs per day, which are excreted in the stool and survive in the environment for years. The dog contracts the infection when he ingests the eggs of this […]
how to fight (get rid) of plaque, why it appears, reasons – Brown algae belong to the group Diatoms or Diatoms. Although in the Diatoms group there is the “Brown algae” species, only marine plants are included there (for example, sea palm, kelp – sea kale). And in relation to aquarium algae, brown is only […]
Aquarium algae spoil the appearance of the reservoir and harm the higher flora. Lower plants are found in the aquariums of beginners and professionals. Faced with abundant weed growth, novice aquarists find conflicting advice and do not know how to act. Description In reservoirs with a well-established biological environment, weeds are present in small quantities. […]
Diarrhea is a symptom that something is not going well in the cat’s intestine. Vomiting and acute diarrhea in cats, as well as urinary problems, are the most frequent causes of visiting the veterinarian. There can be several problems that cause diarrhea in cats and, therefore, it is important to go to the vet to find […]