PANCREATITIS

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PANCREATITIS- part 2 DIAGNOSIS: 1.Typical Symptoms 2.Physical Exam 3.If pancreatitis suspected blood will be drawn for Laboratory Tests,.This helps the diagnosis , evaluation for secondary complications and treatment Pancreatic Specific Lipase Enzyme is one of the tests that will be performed.This test is important to help diagnose Pancreatitis 4.Ultrasound and X rays may be performed […]

OLDER PETS NEED CLOSE ATTENTION 

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OLDER PETS NEED CLOSE ATTENTION CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS BENEFIT FROM PETS Say hello to Jessica- resident fur child at Lambano Sanctuary ,a home for or children with life threatening illnesses. She developed kidney shutdown as a result of not drinking enough because she had constipation. Older pets , like Jessica , are more likely […]

Catalburun dog

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The Catalburun dog  has a highly distinctive split nose; they also have superior scenting abilities, although scientists are baffled as to why the nose is split, or if this plays a part in their scenting ability. This is not a deformity.  

Norwegian Lundehund

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Originally used in Norway to hunt for Puffins, the Lundehund has six toes on each foot, prick ears that it can control at will, and the ability to tip its head backward to touch its backbone. The Norwegian Lundehund is unlike any other breed.  

GI STASIS

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GI STASIS GI stasis is the slowing down or complete stopping of a rabbits gastrointestinal tract. It is often caused by a slowing of the normal peristaltic muscular contractions which push food and liquids through the intestines. The slowdown or stopping of the internal muscles of the intestine is known as gastrointestinal (GI) stasis. A […]

SEIZURES IN DOGS

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HELP MY CAT IS ITCHY

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PASTEURELLA

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PASTEURELLA /PASTEURELLOSIS Pasteurella multocida refers to a species of bacteria, which can be a part of your rabbits normal internal bacteria. There are many different strains of this bacteria.How Pasteurella affects a rabbit depends on the strain and immunity of the individual animal. While Pasteurella can have far reaching health effects, many rabbits have strong […]

EAR MITES

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EAR MITES – SYMPTOMS Rabbits ears usually stand up.If their ears hang down this could be a sign of ear mites. Other signs include : Itching primarily located around the ears, head, and neck; occasionally generalized Head shaking and scratching.Thick, brown to beige crusty material in the ear canal.Occasionally, brown to beige crusting and itching […]

SORE HOCKS

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SORE HOCKS WHAT IS SORE HOCKS? Hocks are your rabbit’s back feet. Ranging from the ankle down to the end of the toes. “Sore hocks” or pododermatitis, is caused by pressure on the sole of a rabbit’s foot ,which then becomes raw and inflamed.This condition can have a number of different causes and in particularly […]