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• Artritis en perros

  Contenido en español actualizado.
  Translated from the original English article Arthritis in Dogs

• Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)

  Ascorbic acid (also known as Vitamin C) is an essential vitamin needed to maintain good nutrition and a healthy immune system. Some animals, such as guinea pigs, need ascorbic acid added to their diet as they cannot produce it on their own. It is used to treat scurvy in guinea pigs, as an antioxidant for certain toxins that cause methemoglobinemia in cats and dogs, and as a stool softener in rabbits.

• Asesoramiento conductual: Agresión - Introducción

  Contenido en español actualizado.
  Translated from the original English article Behavior Counseling: Aggression - Introduction

• Aspergillosis in Birds

  Aspergillosis is a severe and sometimes life-threatening fungal infection that commonly causes respiratory disease in pet birds. Infected birds may show tail bobbing, difficulty breathing, and coughing. Aspergillosis is a challenging disease to treat and difficult to cure. In many cases, referral to an avian specialist is advised.

• Aspergillosis in Cats

  This handout discusses aspergillosis in cats, an infection, growth, or allergic response caused by the Aspergillus fungus. If your cat becomes infected, it can be confined to the nasal passages (nasal aspergillosis), or it can spread throughout the body (systemic aspergillosis). The clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of both conditions are outlined.

• Aspergillosis in Dogs

  This handout discusses aspergillosis in dogs, an infection, growth, or allergic response caused by the Aspergillus fungus. If your dog becomes infected, it can be confined to the nasal passages (nasal aspergillosis), or it can spread throughout the body (systemic aspergillosis). The clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of both conditions are outlined.

• Aspirin Poisoning in Cats

  Aspirin is a commonly used, over-the-counter drug used to treat fever, pain, swelling, and clotting disorders in humans. Aspirin poisoning occurs when a cat ingests a toxic dose of aspirin, either through misuse or accident. Cats are more vulnerable to poisoning than dogs. High doses may damage major organs like the liver, kidneys, and central nervous system.

• Aspirin Poisoning in Dogs

  Aspirin is a commonly used, over-the-counter, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat fever, pain, inflammation (swelling), and clotting disorders in humans. Aspirin poisoning occurs when a dog ingests a toxic dose of aspirin, either through misuse or accident. High doses may damage major organs like the liver, kidneys, and central nervous system.

• Asthma and Bronchitis in Cats

  Feline asthma is somewhat common in cats and is often associated with bronchitis. Asthma is an acute or chronic inflammation of the airways. It occurs when the airway is hypersensitive to certain stimuli, resulting in airway constriction, excess mucus production, and air trapping. As asthma cannot be cured, treatment is aimed at disease management.

• Ataxia in Cats

  Ataxia means incoordination within the nervous system. There are several forms of ataxia, depending upon where in the nervous system the abnormality occurs. The most common sign of ataxia is an abnormal, unsteady gait. Treatment of ataxia will be influenced by the root cause. Pain management, supportive care (such as anti-nausea medication), and creating a safe environment (e.g., preventing access to stairs) are cornerstones of ataxia treatment.