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  • Hypokalemia is a low concentration of potassium in the blood. Potassium is vital for the normal function of muscles and nerves. The underlying cause of hypokalemia is often chronic kidney failure. Hypokalemia and its associated clinical signs may be quickly corrected by potassium supplementation.

  • Hypokalemia is a low concentration of potassium in the blood. Potassium is vital for the normal function of muscles and nerves. The underlying cause of hypokalemia is often chronic kidney failure. Hypokalemia and its associated clinical signs may be quickly corrected by potassium supplementation.

  • Ibuprofen is commonly used in humans to treat fever, pain, and inflammation. Ibuprofen poisoning occurs when a cat ingests a toxic dose of ibuprofen, either through misuse or by accident. Ibuprofen and other NSAIDs can be extremely harmful in cats, and small doses can cause adverse effects and poisoning.

  • Ibuprofen is commonly used in humans to treat fever, pain, and inflammation. Ibuprofen poisoning occurs when a dog ingests a toxic dose of ibuprofen, either through misuse or by accident. Ibuprofen and other NSAIDs can be extremely harmful in dogs, and small doses can cause adverse effects and poisoning.

  • Icterus is also known as jaundice. It is an excessive accumulation of a yellow pigment called bilirubin in the blood and tissues, most easily seen in the gums and whites of the eyes. Icterus can be caused by hemolysis, liver disease, or obstruction of the bile duct. Your veterinarian will perform screening tests to determine the root cause of icterus.

  • Icterus is also known as jaundice. It is an excessive accumulation of a yellow pigment called bilirubin in the blood and tissues, most easily seen in the gums and whites of the eyes. Icterus can be caused by hemolysis, liver disease, or obstruction of the bile duct. Your veterinarian will perform screening tests to determine the root cause of icterus.

  • Iguanas face several health problems that need veterinary intervention for treatment or resolution, including cystic calculi, Salmonella, avascular necrosis, abscesses, and dystocia. Understanding these problems helps you better care for your pet and minimize future health concerns.

  • Parvovirus in Dogs

    La infección por parvovirus canino es una enfermedad relativamente moderna que apareció por primera vez en 1978. Debido a la gravedad del proceso y su rápida propagación en la población canina, la parvovirosis constituye un problema de interés público.

  • Contenido en español actualizado.
    Translated from the original English article Fight Wound Infections in Cats

  • Cats love to investigate new sights, smells, and tastes. Unfortunately, this curiosity can lead them into trouble if they ingest something they shouldn't. While some will pass through the digestive tract, some foreign bodies can cause serious problems.