BUN AND CREATININE LEVELS – Canine

Taken together, the blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine levels can provide useful information about kidney function. The BUN and creatinine levels can be affected by many things, including certain medications and various illnesses. If your pet’s BUN or creatinine...

BUN – Canine

The liver and kidneys are both involved in maintaining the body’s BUN (blood urea nitrogen) level. The BUN level can be affected by many things, including certain medications and various illnesses. If your pet’s BUN level is abnormal, additional tests may be...

ATOPY – Canine

Atopy is a common cause of skin problems in dogs, but it is less common in cats. Atopy usually develops in animals younger than 3 years, but older pets can also be affected. Depending on the underlying cause, clinical signs may occur seasonally or year-round. Atopy...

ASPIRIN TOXICOSIS – Canine

High doses of aspirin can be poisonous (toxic) to dogs and cats; cats are more susceptible to aspirin toxicosis than dogs are. Toxic effects can occur within hours of the pet swallowing aspirin or may take a few days. Never administer a medication intended for humans...