IMMUNE-MEDIATED THROMBOCYTOPENIA – Canine

Immune-mediated thrombocytopenia (IMT) is a condition in which the body’s immune system attacks and destroys blood platelets. IMT can be a primary condition, or it can be caused by another illness (including cancer, certain tick-transmitted diseases, and some viral...

IMMUNE-MEDIATED HEMOLYTIC ANEMIA – Canine

Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA) is a condition in which the body’s immune system attacks and destroys red blood cells. IMHA can be a primary condition, or it can be caused by another illness or event (including cancer, certain tick-transmitted diseases, or...

IBUPROFEN AND NAPROXEN TOXICOSIS – Canine

Ibuprofen and naproxen can be toxic to dogs and cats, but cats are much more susceptible to this toxicity than dogs are. A single 200-milligram ibuprofen tablet can be toxic to a cat or small- to medium-sized dog; toxic effects can occur rapidly and damage the kidneys...

HYPERTENSION AND YOUR PET – Canine

Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, can affect dogs and cats. In people, the most common type of hypertension is known as primary or essential hypertension, which means that high blood pressure is the main disease process. Cats and dogs, on the other...