Von Willebrand’s Disease (vWD) in Dogs
Von Willebrand Disease (vWD) is the most common inherited bleeding disorder in dogs. It’s caused by a deficiency or dysfunction of a specific blood clotting protein called von Willebrand factor (vWF). This protein helps blood platelets stick together to seal broken blood vessels and stop bleeding. Without enough functional vWF, dogs with vWD can experience […]
Why Are Cats More Prone to CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease)?
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) can affect cats at any age but is more commonly diagnosed in middle-aged and senior cats, typically those over seven years old. There are several reasons that causes CKD, which are: 1. Natural Aging Process: Unlike dogs, whose kidneys tend to fail due to infections or inherited conditions, CKD in cats […]
Protecting Your Pup: Canine Distemper
Canine distemper is a highly contagious and potentially fatal viral disease caused by the Canine Distemper Virus (CDV), a member of the Paramyxoviridae family. Despite advances in vaccination, this disease remains a significant threat, particularly in unvaccinated dogs and wildlife populations such as foxes, wolves, raccoons, and skunks. Pathogenesis CDV primarily targets the respiratory, gastrointestinal, […]
Protecting Dogs from the Threat of Leptospirosis
Leptospirosis is a zoonotic bacterial disease caused by pathogenic spirochetes of the genus Leptospira. It affects a wide range of mammals, including domestic animals, wildlife, and humans. Leptospira are aerobic, gram-negative spirochetes characterized by their corkscrew-like motility. These bacteria are slow-growing and can survive for weeks to months in warm, moist environments such as […]
