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The age of the dogs is not a disease

Geriatrics is a branch of veterinary medicine veterinary medicine that studies the mental suffering of the aged animals. Old age itself should not be considered a disease, as it represents a process that begins at birth and ends only with death. It is characterized by a progressive and irreversible change in body systems.

Usually dogs are considered old when they have over 7 years, although there are differences due to size and breed, that is, the large size dogs reach old age long before the small size, the latter can be considered old until 11 or 12 years. Read the rest of this entry »

If the urinary tract is blocked, the bladder is not emptied, so that your cat will be cared for EMERGENCY to establish appropriate therapy. Immediate treatment may include serum therapy to prevent dehydration and rebalance the blood chemistry, calculus or remove any grit that obstruct the flow of urine and hospitalization until your cat can urinate normally.

Special diets help reduce the minerals in the urine that form crystals. These diets also act on the pH of urine and also leads to an increased discharge of it as an aid to “wash” the urinary tract. Read the rest of this entry »

There is no single cause for FUS, but several factors to consider:

Age: Although the FUS can occur at any age, is more common in cats that have several years of age.

Gender: FUS occurs equally in males as in females, but due to anatomical differences, obstruction with increased frequency and severity occurring in males.

Obesity: FUS occurs more frequently in obese cats.

Diet: FUS in cats is caused by crystals (gravel) which result in inflammation of the urinary tract. Several interacting factors may contribute to the development of FUS. Two important factors are the high concentration of magnesium struvite components that occur in alkaline urine. Frequently seen in cats who eat large amounts of dry food daily without subsequent water consumption. Read the rest of this entry »

Feline urologic syndrome in cats (fus) is the clinical condition that occurs as a result of cystitis or urethritis (inflammation of the urethra). It is characterized by frequent discharge of urine often contains blood, or partial or complete obstruction of the urethra of cats.

Symptoms of feline urological syndrome – FUS – FLUTD – SUF

Because the Feline Urologic Syndrome is a very serious disease that can be FATAL to a cat without treatment, you should be aware if any of these signs occur in your pet, most are the result of irritation of the urinary tract. Read the rest of this entry »

Recommendations for the maintenance of balanced food at home:

• Always check the expiration date before purchasing, it should always appear on the packaging, ask if you need advice on the correct interpretation.
• After opening the package conserverlo in a dry, remember that the feeds have a moisture content lower than 10% exposed in humid environments could be altered. -
• Clean the feeder before giving your pet food again. – Read the rest of this entry »

It has always been known that nutritional recommendations for dogs and cats of elderly seek to control the wear processes characteristic of the organism añoso of dogs and cats older.

Research has shown that there are other benefits to be gained from proper nutrition, preventing signs characteristic of older dogs, such as obesity and muscle wasting.

Obesity in older dogs

Dogs and cats older tend to gain weight despite eating fewer calories, this may be due to factors such as changing metabolic processes and lower power consumption or both. Based on this, can benefit by feeding a diet low in fat, lower energy density (kcal per kg of feed) and with ingredients like L-carnitine works with the use of fat as an energy source, thereby reducing fatty deposits in the body. Read the rest of this entry »

Caring for the health of our dogs:

Dogs are exposed to a lot of bacteria, viruses and parasites that can cause different diseases, some communicable to humans. This is why we need their immune system is on alert and able to respond to the aggression of external factors that could cause damage.

The diet based on high quality nutrients and the presence of specific food ingredients such as prebiotics may contribute to the work of the body’s natural defenses.

The first line of the body’s defenses include barriers Dog “natural” skin and coat and the lining of the respiratory and digestive systems. In the second line we found the immune system cells and antibodies which are activated when stressors are due the first line of defense. Read the rest of this entry »

Healthy dogs have more energy, run, play, jump and generally have fewer health problems. Proper nutrition and active lifestyle are the basis for your pet to enjoy fully.

If you notice your dog is more cumbersome and less energy than before, you may be having weight problems.

How to recognize if your dog is overweight?

When your dog is standing, watch from above. You should have waist, in front of the hips. Then observe it from the side and up. The abdomen should be slightly sunken. The ribs should not stand (extremely thin) but they should be easily felt.

40% of dogs are overweight. This makes statistical canine obesity in one of the most common nutritional problems today. It is important if you as the owner warns symptoms or signs of excess weight, consult your veterinarian how you can do to regain power and agility. Losing weight is not easy. However with proper diet, healthy eating and regular exercise, your dog will improve your fitness dramatically. Read the rest of this entry »

When does oral tolerance? – It is assumed that when the puppy is weaned and start eating solid foods, or other than breast milk. Obviously it’s a gradual process. It is unclear at what age a puppy or kitten is sufficiently mature to develop oral tolerance, but it is estimated which is not before six weeks of age.

When do we start solid foods or recommend the puppies? – Usually between two and three weeks old. Based on the theory is it right to offer solid foods at this age? No. The system would not be mature enough to develop oral tolerance What would happen? Food molecules would transfer the intestinal mucosal barrier and more likely to develop hypersensitivity – proteins – would be installed in immunological memory with the consequent appearance of food allergy every time you return to eating foods containing these molecules. Read the rest of this entry »

The basis of immunology is the body’s own defense against agents considered by him as strange and aggressive. No organs most exposed to foreign agents, diverse and perhaps aggressive skin and digestive system.

The latter may receive several servings a day of food, and if it is varied, as in the case of humans, we can imagine the number of molecules of protein, fat, carbohydrates, additives and many other things in food that go out there and are a challenge for the defense system. If this act indiscriminately attacked all the strange and would have their days numbered. Read the rest of this entry »