Hormone System Health (17)
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7 Common Health Problems in Senior Cats
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, Thu Aug 18 23:55:00 EDT 2016One of the blessings of cats is that age seems to creep up on them gently — so much so that it may be difficult for us to notice that they really are getting older and have developed some of… Full Article ›
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9 Common Health Conditions in Senior Cats
Wed May 18 06:05:00 EDT 2016As with people, certain diseases become more likely as cats age. Kidney and heart disease, cancer and diabetes are among the ones that are of greatest concern. Here are a few of the conditions your… Full Article ›
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9 Common Health Problems Senior Dogs Face
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, Tue Mar 15 11:37:00 EDT 2016A dog’s golden years are a time to cherish, but they can also bring some new challenges with them. Our senior sweethearts often face a number of common health problems related to their advancing age,… Full Article ›
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9 Common Health Problems Senior Cats Face
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, Mon Aug 31 08:00:00 EDT 2015Doesn’t it seem just like just yesterday that your cat was a crazy kinetic kitten? One of the blessings of cats is that age seems to creep up on them gently — so much so that it may be difficult… Full Article ›
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Common Health Problems Senior Dogs Face
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, Mon Aug 03 11:32:00 EDT 2015I love old dogs. The gray muzzle, the soft eyes, the loving bond that ties them so strongly to us after a rowdy puppyhood and the active years of maturity. The golden years are a time to cherish,… Full Article ›
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Canine Hypothyroidism: How to Spot and Treat This Subtle Disease
Mon Jul 20 16:47:00 EDT 2015Although our feline companions can suffer from hyperthyroidism, the majority of dogs with thyroid problems will have the opposite condition — hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid… Full Article ›
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Common Health Conditions in Senior Dogs
Wed Jan 30 07:38:00 EST 2013As with people, certain diseases become more likely as dogs age. Kidney disease, heart disease, cancer and diabetes are among the ones that are of greatest concern. Cancer Cancer is a… Full Article ›
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Enfermedad de Cushing
Tue Sep 04 16:13:27 EDT 2012La enfermedad de Cushing ocurre cuando el cuerpo produce una cantidad excesiva de una hormona llamada cortisol. La enfermedad de Cushing afecta a los perros de mediana edad y mayores.… Full Article ›
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Enfermedad de Addison
Tue Sep 04 16:06:52 EDT 2012La enfermedad de Addison ocurre cuando el cuerpo no puede producir las cantidades adecuadas de ciertas hormonas, incluyendo una hormona llamada cortisol. La enfermedad de Addison… Full Article ›
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My Older Cat is Losing Weight -- Should I Just Feed Her More?
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, Fri Dec 09 05:00:00 EST 2011Q. My 8-year-old cat has a hard time keeping weight on even though she's always hungry. She seems healthy otherwise. In fact, she’s even more active than when she was younger. Should I just feed… Full Article ›
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Hypothyroidism in Dogs
Thu Dec 08 20:56:00 EST 2011The thyroid gland produces important hormones that regulate metabolism, stress, reproduction and other critical functions. When that gland is under-producing, the resulting disease is called… Full Article ›