EAR CLEANING – Feline

Ear cleaning can help treat or prevent ear problems. Follow your veterinarian’s recommendations closely. Always put health and safety first. If the procedure seems dangerous to you or very painful for your pet, stop and consult your veterinarian. The Basics Ear...

DIGOXIN LEVEL TEST – Feline

Digoxin is a medication used to treat congestive heart failure and certain heart rhythm abnormalities in dogs and cats. A digoxin level test requires a blood sample from your dog or cat, and the test can be performed at the hospital on an outpatient basis. The test...

DIARRHEA – Feline

Diarrhea is feces that is looser or more watery than normal. Pets with diarrhea may defecate more frequently than usual, have accidents in the house, and may have blood, mucus, or parasites in their feces. Puppies and kittens with diarrhea, as well as pets showing...

DIABETES INSIPIDUS IN CATS – Feline

Diabetes insipidus occurs when the body is unable to produce an adequate amount of the hormone vasopressin (also called anti-diuretic hormone [ADH]). Affected cats drink excessively because they lose excessive amounts of fluid through urination. With treatment, cats...

DEXAMETHASONE SUPPRESSION TEST – Feline

A dexamethasone suppression test is used to help diagnose Cushing disease (a condition involving the adrenal glands) in dogs. Cushing disease affects the way the body produces the hormone cortisol, which has many functions in the body. Dexamethasone suppression...