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Introduction Urinary bladder infections (UTI- Urinary Tract Infections or cystitis) are common in cats, especially females. As we learn more about this disease we realize many factors are involved when a cat gets a cystitis. This page will talk about some of them and how we handle this vexing problem that varies in symptoms and treatment in every cat. This problem can progress, and it can become serious, especially in male cats. It this occurs it is sometimes called FLUTD (Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease). It is sometimes also called by its previous name, Feline Urologic Syndrome (FUS). FLUTD is

Some canine fractures are so severe they require the expertise of a specialist in bone surgery. We have a specialist in bone surgery that will come to our hospital and perform the repair in dogs, cats, and other species like this rabbit. This has several advantages, not the least of which it costs less than if we refer the repair to a surgical specialist at a referral hospital. This is a severe fracture, and a dog with this problem is very painful and can go into shock. This is a medical emergency requiring immediate veterinary care. The Long Beach Animal

Birds are occasionally infected with a burrowing mite called Knemidokoptes (if you want to make an effort at pronouncing this word the K is silent). Most people just call it Scaly Face Mites. We usually encounter this problem in parakeets (Budgies) at our hospital, although any bird can get it. This parasite causes extensive crusting and hair loss on the face and vent.  Fortunately, it is readily treatable. Birds with cases as severe as this are miserable He cannot even walk as evidenced by his overgrown nails. This is sometimes known as "tassel foot". Cause Scaly face disease is caused by

Proventricular Dilatation Syndrome (PDS) in birds , also known as Macaw Wasting Disease or Macaw Fading Syndrome (it was first seen in macaws), and Neuropathic Wasting Disease, is a devastating disease of mostly young psittacines. It was first recognized in the early 1970's. Dr. Ian Tizard has made this his career focus. After reading this page you can learn more from the Schubot Exotic Bird Health Center at Texas A & M. It occurs in over 50 species of parrots. Common species are African Grey parrots, Amazons Macaws, and Cockatoos. It is suspected to also occur in non-psittacine birds like