Megaesophagus is a medical condition found in dogs, cats, horses and humans. Relatively rare in cats, but common in dogs, megaesophagus (ME) occurs when the esophagus (the fibromuscular tube that transports food from the mouth to the stomach) becomes abnormally enlarged. A normal esophagus is narrow, with 2 valves (called sphincters) at each end. When […]
Cats and Hairballs
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What Is Cherry Eye?
Many of us at one time or another have seen a dog with a red, swollen bulge in the corner of his eye and thought “ouch!” This rather unsightly, painful-looking condition is called prolapsed nictitating membrane, also referred to as “Cherry Eye”. Most animals, including dogs and cats, have a third eyelid (called the nictitating […]
Anorexia In Pets – What To Do When Your Pet Stops Eating
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Living With Pet Allergies
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