by Terry on December 9, 2009
The balance of good health comes from a proper balance of active cortisol from the middle layer of the adrenal cortex and the estrogen that is produced from the inner layer adrenal cortex.
When these two hormones are in a proper balance both the hormone producing system and the immune system regulate the effects of good health.
When an imbalance occurs, the immune system may not protect the body with their functions and can lose recognition of self tissue allowing for destruction of the host.
by Terry on December 3, 2009
The high cholesterol can occur from many directions.
Often diet change may help or may not help the problem.
by Terry on November 30, 2009
A gingival flare relates to a red line occurring at the base of the gums where they join the very top of the tooth. This is a very common finding in both dogs and cats that may lead to a very foul breath.
by Terry on November 24, 2009
By Alfred J. Plechner, D.V.M.
This HIV virus is very similar to the FIV virus in that it appears that both viruses effect patients in a similar manner. This can be overcome in 70 % of cases involving cats and it may also apply to patients with aids.
It has been proven that a certain immune cell is responsible for protecting the body against viruses and fungi. This cell is called a T cell which is programmed through the thymus.
by Terry on November 22, 2009
What is rage? This can be a sudden personality change that can cause a reasonable pet to become vicious to their owners and other animals in the house.
The condition often is unpredictable but after a one time rage, they can be a hazard to everyone around them.
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