Alison Grimston
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What do I do when my pet has a fit?
Animal health care is so vast and complex, and the central nervous system in particular is still largely uncharted territory. Diseases of the nervous system are, fortunately, rare, and sadly often severe. The commonest neurological problems in cats and dogs are due to road accidents and other forms of head injuries, chemical poisoning, and infections such as rabies. Any of these can induce fits (seizures). Seizures... (posted by Alison 3 years 318 days ago.)
Animal health care is so vast and complex, and the central nervous system in particular is still largely uncharted territory. Diseases of the nervous system are, fortunately, rare, and sadly often severe. The commonest neurological problems in cats and dogs are due to road accidents and other forms of head injuries, chemical poisoning, and infections such as rabies. Any of these can induce fits (seizures). Seizures... (posted by Alison 3 years 318 days ago.)
Your Dog's Diabetes
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic hormonal illness characterised by high levels of glucose in the blood. It is seen in dogs and cats as well as humans, and is commoner in the overweight and obese. There is no cure, but treatment, which may or may not include insulin injections, can maintain a healthy and active life. Pathology: Diabetes occurs when the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas, the Islets of Langerhans, stop producing... (posted by Alison 4 years 123 days ago.)
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic hormonal illness characterised by high levels of glucose in the blood. It is seen in dogs and cats as well as humans, and is commoner in the overweight and obese. There is no cure, but treatment, which may or may not include insulin injections, can maintain a healthy and active life. Pathology: Diabetes occurs when the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas, the Islets of Langerhans, stop producing... (posted by Alison 4 years 123 days ago.)
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