overweight

Is your dog suddenly hopping on one rear leg? Is your dog overweight? Was your pet neutered or spayed before 6 months of age? Then your pet may be suffering from anterior or cranial cruciate rupture. The AVMA estimates that pet owners spend over $1.32 billion yearly for the repair of rupture anterior cruciate ligaments on their pets.

The most common cause of liver problems in the cat is Hepatic Lipidosis. The exact cause of this condition is not known but it is associated with a period of anorexia (not eating) in the feline patient. Cats that are overweight or obese tend to incur the problem more frequently and repeat attacks are common. Stress appears to be the inciting cause of Hepatic Lipidosis. Stressful situations in the cat may include any change to their normal routine including: boarding, moving, the death of an additional pet or an owner, or simply a change in diet.