Babesiosis or Babesia infection is spread by ticks and found in dogs and other mammals across the United States. Today our North Memphis vets explain the symptoms and treatments for Babesiosis and how you can help to prevent your dog from contracting this serious disease.
Anaplasmosis is just one of the many tick-borne diseases that threaten the health of pets and other animals across the US. Here, our Memphis vets share the symptoms of Anaplasmosis in dogs and how this potentially serious condition is treated.
Ticks-born diseases are a real health concern for dogs right across North America. Symptoms can be painful and zap the energy right out of your pet. Here, our Memphis vets share some symptoms of common tick-borne diseases seen in dogs, and why early detection is essential.
Hypothyroidism is a rare condition in cats but when it does occur it can produce a number of symptoms including weight gain. In today's post our Memphis vets share some of signs of hypothyroidism in cats and how it is treated.
Hyperthyroidism is a rare condition in dogs but when it does occur, it can lead to a number of very serious health concerns for our canine companions. Today our Memphis vets explain the most common signs of hyperthyroidism in dogs, and how this condition is treated.
Lyme disease is a common tick-transmitted disease seen in people and pets across the US. While many dogs carry Lyme without showing symptoms, other dogs can suffer from a range of debilitating side effects due to this disease. Our Memphis vets share some of the causes, symptoms, and treatment for Lyme disease in dogs.
Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs and airways that can occur in cats for a number of reasons. Today our Memphis vets share more about the causes, symptoms and treatment for pneumonia in cats.
Although it's not be a condition that most pet parents think about, pneumonia in dogs is relatively common. While many dogs recover well from pneumonia the conditions can be a serious health concern for dogs that are senior, immunocompromised, or very young. Our Memphis vets explain more about how pneumonia could affect your dog.
If your dog has chronic kidney disease (chronic kidney failure), feeding them the right diet is going to be a key element of their treatment. For dogs with kidney disease, our North Memphis vets may recommend a therapeutic diet with restricted protein, phosphorus and sodium combined with increased levels of omega-3 fatty acids.
Kidney failure (renal failure) can be caused in dogs in a number of ways. In today's blog our vets at Stage Road Animal Hospital in Memphis explain a bit about the causes and treatment of kidney failure in dogs, as well as the signs and symptoms that could indicate that your dog is suffering from kidney failure.