by Gina gina@eastvalleyanimal.com | Sep 18, 2014 | Emergencies, Pet Allergies, Pet Food
Many cats are picky eaters, so they’re less likely than dogs to be attracted to certain human foods. Nevertheless, it’s important to be aware that some foods can be dangerous to cats. Bread Dough Raw bread dough made with live yeast can be hazardous to cats. When a...
by Gina gina@eastvalleyanimal.com | Sep 18, 2014 | Pet Allergies, Pet Food
Diabetes is a real problem for cats in this country, but the good news is that we now have a much better understanding of this condition, and even better, we can cure it in many cases. Best of all, we are learning how to prevent it, which is the ideal strategy for a...
by Gina gina@eastvalleyanimal.com | Sep 18, 2014 | Ear Treatments, Flea and Tick Prevention, Pet Allergies
The external ear canal begins at the outside of the ear and ends at the eardrum. Otitis externa is an inflammation of that part of the canal. Otitis externa is a very common problem in dogs and is extremely difficult to cure. The condition is fairly common in cats and...
by Gina gina@eastvalleyanimal.com | Sep 18, 2014 | Pet Allergies, Pet Food
Food allergy is an allergic reaction to ingested food substances. Some veterinary dermatologists feel that food allergies are very common while others regard them as extremely rare. Everyone does agree on one fact. Food allergies are difficult to diagnose. Like most...
by Gina gina@eastvalleyanimal.com | Sep 18, 2014 | Pet Allergies
Atopy is an allergic condition caused by allergens that enter through the respiratory (and occasionally the digestive) tract. Pollen from grasses and weeds, mites from household dust, and molds appear to be the main causes atopy in dogs. The disease usually begins as...
by Gina gina@eastvalleyanimal.com | Sep 18, 2014 | Flea and Tick Prevention, In-House Laboratory, Parasite Testing, Pet Allergies
Miliary dermatitis is a common skin condition that affects cats. It is often due to insect allergies (fleas, mosquitoes, and flies), food allergies, and contact allergies. Other conditions that cause miliary dermatitis include: ear mites, scabies (Notoedres),...
