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There are three main things that are going to cause yellow skin or jaundice in dogs.  Liver disease  The first thing is when the dog has liver disease. This is one of the most common things that are going to cause the yellow skin in dogs. It is going to happen when the healthy liver cells inside of a dog are not going to function like it is suppose to. There are four different types of liver disease in dogs. The first type is cancer. The second type is any…

There are several signs that you will need to look for when it comes to a yeast infection or thrush in your dogs.  Color of skin  The first sign is when the dog has a change in their color of the texture of their skin. This means that the skin is going to be pink or red in color when they have an infection in the early stages. If the skin is thick and gray in color, then the dog is going to have a chronic infection. It is important…

Mouth inflammation and ulcers in cats can occur for a number of reasons. Something as simple a plaque buildup on the teeth to feline immunodeficiency virus can cause ulcers. Mouth ulcers are small, open sores in the mouth that can cause bleeding and pain, especially if left untreated. Ulcers can develop on the back of the throat, gums, tongue or lips, which may prevent the cat from opening their mouth. If mouth ulcers are suspected in your cat, you need to contact the vet immediately as the ulcers is not…

There are several reasons why you might see some swelling in your dogs especially in their face.  Allergies  The first reason is what your dog has allergies. There are a variety of things that the dog could be allergic too. Some of these might include bites from a spider, bee stings, chemicals, plants, certain types of foods, vaccinations, and medication. This means that the dog is going to have a severe allergic reaction. This is something that is going to cause their throat to swell, which is going to cut…

The feline respiratory system is crucial to delivering oxygen to the blood and removing carbon dioxide. Mucus in a cat’s respiratory system can hinder oxygen from passing through the nose and mouth. This may cause blood oxygen levels to become dangerously low. This condition is known as anoxia or hypoxia. A cat may become seriously ill from the lack of oxygen in the bloodstream, so any mucus condition in a cat should be taken seriously.  Kittens and older cats are most prone to respiratory diseases. Young cats may have a…

There are several reasons why your dog might have a heart attack.  Tumor  The first reason is that the dog has a tumor. This is going to be especially true if the tumor is growing around or on the heart vasculature. This is because it is cause the blood to stop flowing to the muscles in the heart.  Hypothyroidism  The second reason is that the dog suffers from hyprothyroidism. This means that the dog's thyroid gland is not going to produce the throxine hormone that it needs. This hormone is…

If a cat is having trouble swallowing this can be a sign that there is a more serious medical condition. The medical term for a cat that has trouble swallowing is called dysphagia. This condition can be caused by a number of issues.  Oral Dysphagia  A cat with this condition can have trouble swallowing can be due to dental issues and paralysis in the mouth. The muscles in the jaw can be worn away as well which can lead to discomfort. The cat may eat in a different way and…