Weather changes can make pets sleepier, less active, or a little more reluctant to move around. But here’s the important part: not every change is just because of the weather.…
Not All Scabs Are Just a Simple Skin ProblemWhat appeared to be a persistent skin condition was diagnosed as pemphigus foliaceus—an autoimmune skin disease in which the immune system mistakenly…
The Hairball That Took Things Too FurCats naturally swallow loose hair while grooming, and most of it passes through the digestive tract without causing a problem. However, when accumulated hair…
When “Stuck” Becomes an Emergency: Canine ParaphimosisSome pet conditions may feel awkward to discuss, but delaying treatment can lead to serious tissue damage.Paraphimosis occurs when a male dog’s penis remains…
From Barely There to Full Fluff: An Alopecia X ComebackNot every hair-loss case remains hairless.This dog was presented to AVCI with extensive, symmetrical coat loss consistent with Alopecia X. This…
When One Sick Kitten Is Fighting Three InfectionsA weak or unusually quiet kitten may be affected by more than one disease process.This patient was diagnosed with a concurrent infection involving…