Common Problems in Animals

Cancer in pets
With cats and dogs now living to older ages, cancer has become a leading cause of non- accidental death. Most cases occur between ages 10 and 12, but cancer can strike younger pets, too.
Diabetes in pets
Diabetes is a disease related to insulin, a hormone that helps the body use sugar, or glucose (GLOO-kohs), for fuel. Due to insulin problems, people and pets with diabetes can't properly convert food to energy.
Euthanasia
Euthanasia is a method of humane killing sometimes used when animals have a terminal illness or severe injury and are not expected to recover, especially if the pet is in pain or its quality of life is seriously compromised.
Kidney disease in pets
Kidney disease can be divided into two broad categories: acute and chronic. Acute kidney disease strikes suddenly and may be the result of poisoning, trauma, cysts, or other factors.
More Halloween Stories
Make a skeleton for your crew
Most of you would think twice about celebrating Halloween with a "sleepover" in a cemetery, but in Mexico, that's exactly what children do. They aren't braver than you, they just know they have nothing to fear from the people buried there.
The sweet and sour of Halloween
Boo.
Hoo.
Chew, chew, chew.
Chocolate candy is no doggy treat
In last week's column, my friend and colleague Dr. Don Palermo provided us with a nice primer for the Halloween season and its pitfalls for pet health.
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