Cats

Stomatitis (Lymphocytic/plasmacytic)

By Carl Palazzolo  / August 2, 2024
Introduction This disease goes by several names. Some of them are faucitis and infectious stomatits. What is Stomatitis in Cats?...
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Cats

Feeding Tubes

By Carl Palazzolo  / August 2, 2024
Introduction In comparison to people, feeding tubes in animals are not routinely used in terminal cases to prolong life. They...
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Cats

Seizures (Epilepsy) in Cats

By Carl Palazzolo  / August 2, 2024
Introduction One of the most disturbing things to witness in an animal is a seizure, the most common neurologic problem...
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Cats

Kidney Disease (Chronic Kidney Disease) in Cats

By Carl Palazzolo  / August 2, 2024
Introduction This page describing kidney disease is very thorough, with pictures and information on anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology, in addition...
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Tips

Scaling and Polishing Teeth

By Carl Palazzolo  / August 2, 2024
Proper dental care involves more than just scraping tartar off the teeth. Thorough dental care involves scaling, probing and polishing....
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Home Care of the Surgical Patient

By Carl Palazzolo  / August 2, 2024
Introduction When you pick up your pet after surgery you will be given a chance to talk with our staff,...
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Cats

Feline Spay

By Carl Palazzolo  / August 2, 2024
Introduction One of the most common surgical procedures we perform at the Long Beach Animal Hospital in southern California is...
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Cats

Hyperthyroidism

By Carl Palazzolo  / August 2, 2024
Hyperthyroidism (thyrotoxicosis) is a common hormone disease of older cats (it's rare in dogs) that we have diagnosed with increased frequency...
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Cats

Femoral Head Ostectomy (FHO) in Cats & Dogs

By Carl Palazzolo  / August 2, 2024
Introduction When the neck of the femur is fractured it needs surgical repair. The fracture is almost always from trauma in...
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Laser Surgery in Animals

By Carl Palazzolo  / August 2, 2024
Introduction We have been using the laser for surgery in animals at the Long Beach Animal Hospital for over 30...
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Cats Skin Conditions

Cushing’s Disease in Cats: Cause, Signs & Treatment Options

By Carl Palazzolo  / August 2, 2024
Introduction Cushing's Disease (also known as hyperadrenocorticism- (Cushing's is easier to pronounce, so stick with that word) results when the...
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Anesthesia

By Carl Palazzolo  / August 2, 2024
One of the most important tools available to veterinarians to thoroughly and painlessly treat pets is the advent of modern...
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Dogs

Dog Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS)

By Carl Palazzolo  / August 2, 2024
Growing old is a natural process and a fact of life, for all of us, including our four-legged dog and...
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Symptoms of Diseases

By Carl Palazzolo  / August 2, 2024
It is sometimes difficult to determine if your pet is ill, especially since many pets have subtle signs of illness...
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Rabbit

Rabbit Teeth Conditions

By Carl Palazzolo  / August 2, 2024
Rabbit teeth grow continuously throughout their lives. Normal chewing action wears them down just to the point that they don't...
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Avian

Proventricular Dilatation Syndrome (PDS) in Birds

By Carl Palazzolo  / August 2, 2024
Introduction Proventricular Dilatation Disease (PDD) in birds , also known as Macaw Wasting Disease or Macaw Fading Syndrome (it was...
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Avian

Scaly Face Mites in Birds (Budgies)

By Carl Palazzolo  / August 2, 2024
Introduction Birds are occasionally infected with a burrowing mite called Knemidokoptes (if you want to make an effort at pronouncing...
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Dogs

Addison’s Disease in Dogs (Hypoadrenocorticism)

By Carl Palazzolo  / August 2, 2024
Addison's Disease is an endocrine (hormonal) disease of the adrenal glands of dogs (it's very rare in cats) involves inadequate...
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Cats

Spleen Disease in Cats: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

By Carl Palazzolo  / August 2, 2024
Introduction On occasion encounter problems with the spleen in cats. Sometimes it just enlarges without any major problems, sometimes it...
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Avian

Lead Toxicity in Birds

By Carl Palazzolo  / August 2, 2024
Introduction Even though lead has been banned from gasoline and pet we still see the problem on occasion, so after...
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