Medical Conditions

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has undeniably derailed our lives in the most unimaginable ways possible. Although we were able to adjust to the routine of social distancing and working / studying from home for the most part, this new change can be and has been especially bizarre for our furry family.

Much like cats, our canine friends are also not spared from diabetes mellitus. Even though diabetes can occur in dogs of all ages, they are usually diagnosed when they are about 7-10 years old. Female dogs are twice as likely as male dogs to develop diabetes.

Diarrhea is one of the most common problems faced by animals and cats are no exception to it. However, unlike in dogs, diarrhea is not common to cats.If your dog is having more accidents than usual, then it is indicative of a possible case of diarrhea

Fleas are blood-sucking parasitic insects that live in the coats of animals, reproduce actively, and can jump from one host to another. Even if you don't take your pet for walks, there is still a risk of flea infestation.

Diarrhea has never been a pleasant topic to discuss let alone experience. However, it is a common occurrence among dogs much to the displeasure of their owners. Varying in regularity, extent and intensity, diarrhea differs from dog to dog.

Cataract is an eye condition which involves the increasing opacity of the lens leading to a loss of vision eventually. Unlike in humans -- who can usually speak for themselves -- cataracts in pets are more difficult to detect simply because they cannot voice their problems the way we can.

Obesity is a health problem not restricted to humans alone. In dogs it is one of the leading health concerns resulting from extreme body fat that contributes to weight gain. Much like in humans, it is caused by inadequate exercise coupled with the lack of a well-balanced diet in pets.

Glaucoma is the accumulation of fluid in the eye which puts increased pressure on it, eventually leading to loss of vision. Just like humans, dogs can also develop glaucoma. There are two kinds of glaucoma, namely primary glaucoma and secondary glaucoma.

It is not easy to watch your pet get sick especially since they cannot verbally express their discomfort like we do. Much like their humans, dogs also experience coughing in their lifetime.

Although cats do cough like dogs and other animals, coughs are relatively uncommon among the feline population. Cats usually cough in response to foreign matter in their respiratory system, an inflamed or irritated mucous membrane, or even due to the buildup of mucus.

Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) is a viral infection that affects only cats. An uncommon condition in cats, it results in a comparatively weaker immune system. A very small group of cats exhibit physical symptoms of the infection which means that a majority of cat owners miss the signs of FIV in their pets.

Pancreatitis is essentially the inflammation of the pancreas. It is a dangerous disorder made more so by the fact that its warning signs are not that clear and can be easily mistaken for something trivial.