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Coccidiosis
Information on this protozoal intestinal parasite in an easy-to-understand question and answer format.
Dental Health
Learn more about what causes bad breath, how dental health affects the overall health of the body, and what you can do to keep your pet's teeth and gums healthy. This is a companion piece to The
Importance of Dental Care for Pets.
Fat - see Weight Management on this page
Fatty
Liver (Hepatic Lipidosis)
"Fat Cats are Predisposed to Liver Problems" From University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine.
Fatty Liver (Hepatic Lipidosis)
Fatty Liver Disease and Cholangitis are discussed.
Fatty Liver (Hepatic Lipidosis)
Q & A format discussing this condition in cats.
(Feline)
Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
Overview of disease, how it is diagnosed, and how to control it. Vaccine use is also discussed, as is environmental control.
Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
Links to more information on this viral disease in cats.
Giardia
Detailed discussion of Giardia lamblia, with photos. Geared toward humans. (See also - Dog Diseases - G and Zoonotic Diseases for human health articles.)
Giardia Fact Sheet
From the Center for Disease Control (CDC) in a Q & A format.
Gingivitis - Dental Health
Having fresh breath isn't the only reason to take care of your pet's teeth - learn how good dental health helps pets live longer, healthier lives.
Gingivitis - Chronic
(see Lymphocytic-Plasmacytic Gingivitis Stomatitis links below)
Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
Links to more information on this viral disease in cats.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
From Cornell Feline Health Center. Overview of diagnosis and treatment of this intestinal condition.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
By Margaret Muns, DVM. Detailed overview of symptoms, diagnosis, treatment (drugs and dietary) and prognosis.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
by Susan Little, DVM, CFA Health Committee. Overview article with many references cited for further information.
Liver Diseases
Cholangitis and Fatty Liver Disease are discussed.
Liver Diseases
Possible signs, diagnosis, and treatment of liver disease.
Lymphocytic-Plasmacytic Gingivitis Stomatitis
This is a severe oral inflammation that can also result in tooth loss.
Lymphocytic-Plasmacytic Gingivitis Stomatitis
From All Pets Dental. Geared toward veterinarians - technical text. Excellent case photos.
Lymphocytic-Plasmacytic Gingivitis Stomatitis
From All Pets Dental. Geared toward pet owners< in Q & A format. Excellent case photos.
Overweight - Weight Management
Pancreatitis
- Q & A
Veterinary Q & A on this disease in cats (and dogs). What to expect, and
how to prevent.
Pancreatitis
What to watch for with this disease, both acute and chronic forms. Also, dietary management.
Roundworm
What these worms look like, how they are transmitted, and how to diagnose this common worm infection. (See also Zoonotic
diseases - Roundworm)
Roundworm
From Novartis Animal Health. Photos of roundworm specimens, life cycle diagram,
and treatment options.
Salivary
Sialocele in a Cat
Pet owner fact sheet, from Provet.
Salivary
Gland Cyst (Sialocele)
Learn about this condition also called sialocele or salivary mucocele.
Salivary
Mucocele Surgical Success
By guest contributor, Dana Whittlesey as featured in The
Viewer Viewpoint.
Tapeworm
See a photo of an adult tapeworm and learn about the life cycle of this worm, how to diagnose, and how to get rid of it in your pet, from Novartis Animal Health.
Tapeworm
Q & A format, all about tapeworms - from the Animal Clinc.
Tapeworm
Informative in-depth article, complete with animated tapeworm!
Weight
Management - Is Your Pet Overweight? Part I
Diet and dietary management when Fido (or Fluffy) tips the scale.
Weight
Management - Is Your Pet Overweight? Part II
Exercise tips and suggestions for cats and dogs (humans, too!).
Whip
Worms (Trichuriasis)
Life cycle diagram and brief description of disease.
Whip
Worms (Trichuriasis)
Life cycle and diagnosis of this intestinal parasite.
Whip
Worms and Other Intestinal Parasites
Whipworms, hookworms, roundworms, and tapeworms life cycles, signs, and treatments
are discussed. Photos of each worm included.
