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• Conjuntivitis en perros

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

• Considerations When Getting a Second Cat

  Cats were once considered solitary creatures. We now know that they are, in fact, social animals who benefit from interaction with their own and other species. However, not all cats are social with other cats. The personality of each cat must factor into the decision to introduce a new cat to your home.

• Constipation in Cats

  Constipation is infrequent or difficult passage of stool or feces. This article outlines the most common causes of constipation, signs, treatment, and prognosis.

• Constipation in Dogs

  Constipation is infrequent or difficult passage of stool or feces. This article outlines the most common causes of constipation, signs, treatment, and prognosis.

• Control de pulgas en gatos

  Contenido en español actualizado.
  Translated from the original English article: Flea Control in Cats

• Control de pulgas en perros

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

• Conures: General Information

  Conures are considered small- to medium-sized birds and are characterized by long slender bodies, long tapered tails, and large beaks. Tame conures can be very affectionate, social birds that demand a moderate amount of daily attention. Like all other pet birds, annual veterinary health check-ups are highly recommended.

• Coombs Test

  A Coombs test is used to test for a disease called immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA). IMHA is a condition in which the immune system breaks down or destroys red blood cells, leading to anemia. The test detects the presence of immunoglobulins (antibodies) on the surface of red blood cells.

• Coonhound Paralysis

  Coonhound paralysis is a sudden inflammation of multiple nerve roots and peripheral nerves in dogs, and occasionally cats. It can be caused by an immune reaction to raccoon saliva. It can also occur in dogs who have not encountered a raccoon. In this case, it is called acute idiopathic polyradiculoneuritis, and its cause is often unknown. Dogs with coonhound paralysis start out with a stiff-legged gait that rapidly progresses to paralysis of all four legs. Good nursing care is essential for recovery.

• Coprophagia in Dogs

  Eating feces, called coprophagia, is relatively common in dogs. While it is usually undesirable to owners, it can be a normal canine behavior. If your dog frequently ingests feces, you should screen for a possible medical cause before turning to prevention strategies in order to find appropriate treatments.