Megaesophagus
Brief overview of this condition discussing management and heredity.
Megaesophagus
Definition of this condition from the Encyclopedia of Canine Veterinary
Medical Information.
Megaesophagus
Diet Suggestion
Recipe (using dog's normal food) to help keep dog from regurgitating.
Overweight - see Weight Management on this page
Pancreatic Insufficiency (Maldigestion Disorder)
A disease condition that happens when the pancreas is not producing the proper amounts of pancreatic enzymes needed to break down fats and proteins.
Pancreatitis
- Q & A
Veterinary Q & A on this disease in dogs (and cats). What to expect, and
how to prevent.
What is the pancreas, and why is it needed?
Learn about normal and disease states of this complex organ; including pancreatitis and pancreatic insufficiency.
Pancreatitis
This article covers what a normal pancreas does and what happens with inflammation. By Wendy C. Brooks, DVM, DipABVP on VeterinaryPartner.com
Pancreatitis
Easy to understand Question and Answer (Q&A) format on possible causes, signs, and treatment options for pancreatitis.
Pancreatitis
What Veterinarians look for when diagnosing this difficult disease - signs,
and treatment.
Pancreatitis
What to watch for with this disease, both acute and chronic forms. Also, dietary
management.
Pancreatitis - "Redefine the Way You Diagnose Canine Pancreatitis"
IDEXX diagnostic test information, geared toward veterinarians.
Parvovirus
- Veterinary Q & A
Common questions about this virus that often causes extreme vomiting and diarrhea.
Learn the signs of infection, how long it lasts in the environment, treatment
of the disease, and more.
Parvovirus
- General Overview
From Long Beach Animal Hospital. See how a fecal Parvo
test is used, and what a positive result looks like.
Parvovirus
- Information Center
Complete coverage of this virus, the disease, and treatment. From MarVista
Animal Center.
Parvovirus
- Information Center
Several sources of information about this viral disease of dogs, By Wendy C. Brooks, DVM, DipABVP.
Parvovirus
- FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Parvovirus, from Working Dogs.
Parvovirus
- General Overview
Informative article on this killer disease, from the AVMA.
Parvovirus
Nice overview (with printable version) from PetEducation.com.
Roundworm
What these intestinal 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
Gland Cyst (Sialocele)
Learn about this condition also called sialocele or salivary mucocele.
Salivary
Gland Surgery
A viewer's account of his dog's salivary sialocele and subsequent surgery.
Salivary
Mucocele
Also known as salivary cyst, learn about this condition and (a related condition, called a rannula) that causes a
large swelling under the jaw or on the neck in this excellent article with many photos.
Sialocele Diagosis
by Laura Peruzzo, Veterinarian, as featured in the <a href="http://vetmedicine.about.com/od/theviewerviewpoint/index.htm">Viewer Viewpoint</a> on this site.
Salivary
Sialocele (Mucocele)
A Question and Answer format about this condition and treatment, from
VetCentric.
Salivary
Sialocele Slide Show
From the
Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine.
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, including a photo of adult worms, from Novartis Animal Health.
Whipworms (Trichuris vulpis)
By Holly Nash, DVM, MS, for the Veterinary Services Department, Drs. Foster & Smith, Inc.
