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Weight loss in pets is a common concern and can be caused by a wide range of underlying health issues. While weight loss can sometimes be intentional (e.g., in overweight pets), unintentional weight loss warrants veterinary evaluation. Possible Causes of Weight Loss in Pets 1. Dietary issues: – Inadequate nutrition or poor appetite – Food… Continue reading Weight loss in dogs and cats

Immunizations in cats are essential to protect them from common infectious diseases. Proper vaccination schedules help ensure lifelong health and prevent outbreaks of contagious illnesses. Core Vaccines for Cats These are recommended for all cats, regardless of lifestyle: 1. Feline Panleukopenia Virus (FPV) — also called feline distemper 2. Feline Herpesvirus (FHV-1) — causes respiratory… Continue reading Vaccinations in cats

Raw diets for pets—also known as BARF (Biologically Appropriate Raw Food) or raw feeding—are becoming increasingly popular among pet owners who prefer natural, unprocessed foods for their animals. What Are Raw Diets? – Raw diets comprise uncooked meat, bones and organs. – Designed to mimic the diet of wild ancestors. – Typically include muscle meat,… Continue reading Raw diets for pets

Rabies FAVN testing in Canada refers to the *Fluorescent Antibody Virus Neutralization (FAVN) test, which measures rabies antibody titers to confirm vaccination efficacy. What is Rabies FAVN Testing? – A laboratory test that quantifies rabies antibody levels in your pet’s blood – Used to verify that a rabies vaccination has elicited an adequate immune response… Continue reading Rabies FAVN testing

Pet health insurance in Canada is a popular way to help manage the costs of veterinary care for your pets. It can provide financial support for unexpected illnesses, injuries, or routine care. Overview of Pet Insurance in Canada Types of Coverage: -Accident and illness plans: Cover emergencies, surgeries, diagnostics, and treatments for illnesses like infections,… Continue reading Pet health insurance in Canada

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in cats is a common, progressive disease, especially in older cats. The **International Renal Interest Society (IRIS)** provides widely accepted guidelines to stage, diagnose, and manage CKD to optimize patient outcomes. — IRIS Staging of CKD in Cats IRIS stages are based primarily on **plasma creatinine levels** and are updated annually.… Continue reading IRIS guidelines for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in cats

Heart murmur in pets is an abnormal sound heard during auscultation (listening with a stethoscope) that indicates turbulent blood flow within the heart. It is a common finding in both dogs and cats and can range from harmless to a sign of serious heart disease. What is a Heart Murmur? – An abnormal sound caused… Continue reading Heart murmur in pets

Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) is a serious, often fatal disease caused by certain strains of the feline coronavirus (FCoV). It primarily affects cats with weakened immune systems and is more common in multi-cat environments. What is FIP? – FIP is caused by a mutated form of feline coronavirus that infects macrophages and leads to widespread… Continue reading Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)

Export papers for pets in Canada are official documents required to travel with your pet internationally. They ensure your pet’s health status is verified and meet the destination country’s import requirements. What are the Common Export/Travel Documents for Pets in Canada? 1. Health Certificate (Certificate of Veterinary Inspection): – Issued by a licensed veterinarian –… Continue reading Export certificates for pets

IMHA in dogs stands for **Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia**. It is a serious, immune system disorder where the dog’s immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys its own red blood cells. What is IMHA? – An autoimmune disease in which antibodies target the dog’s own red blood cells (RBCs), leading to their destruction (hemolysis). – Results in… Continue reading IMHA in dogs