Hyperthyroidism is a disease condition caused by high levels of thyroid hormones that increase metabolism by the body. Hyperthyroidism is rare in dogs but is the most common hormonal disease seen in cats. The average age for affected cats is 13 years, but it has occurred in cats as young as 4 years of age. [...]
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Article provided by Dr. John Koehm, DVM, FAVD In recent years we have heard lots of buzz about a new service that initially seems like a good idea—-anesthesia-free dentistry. That is, cleaning a pet’s teeth without the necessity of administering general anesthesia. Sounds great, right? After all, the number one reason pet owners are reluctant [...]