Ophiopogon Powder: Herbal Remedy for Dog Cushing’s Disease

Ophiopogon Powder: Herbal Remedy for Dog Cushing's Disease

Dog Cushing’s disease is a condition resulting from the chronic overproduction of glucocorticoid. In normal dogs, the pituitary gland produces the hormone ACTH. ACTH stimulates the adrenal glands to produce glucocorticoids. Glucocorticoid hormones are necessary for the proper function of many-body systems. When something goes wrong with the pituitary or adrenal glands causing too much […]

Is Your Dog Losing Muscle Mass? Try Four Gentlemen TCVM Herbal Blend!

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  If so, the veterinary TCM herbal blend Four Gentlemen just might be the solution to your problem! Four Gentlemen is a TCM herbal blend that treats chronic fatigue and muscle atrophy in pets. Next, we will explain exactly how it works and what it does. Four Gentlemen Herbal Formula: Western Medicine Applications Four Gentlemen is a TCVM blend […]

Can Cat Diseases Spread to Humans?

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  Should parents and expecting parents worry about their kitty as carriers of cat diseases? Could Fifi give the new baby some cat diseases? Can your kids catch an illness from the cat? It depends. Despite recent popular rumors, a new study on affirms toxoplasmosis exposure during pregnancy or childhood does not cause psychotic episodes […]

Navigating Kidney Failure in Cats’ Final Stages

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Navigating kidney failure in cats’ final stages doesn’t have to break your heart. However, because chronic renal failure is a progressive disease, the outcome will ultimately be death. The following five treatments are necessary to manage end-stage renal failure. 1. Subcutaneous Fluid Administration As renal insufficiency progresses, oral fluid intake cannot keep pace with fluid losses. […]

Medical Treatments for Cat Kidney Failure

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Do you know the four goals of treatment for cats with renal failure? Decrease signs of uremia including gastritis and inappetence Regulate fluids, electrolytes, minerals, and acid-base status Provide optimal nutrition Retard progression of CKD Hopefully, with early diagnosis and proper management, your kitty can live a productive life free of feline CRF symptoms. To prolong […]

My Cat Has Renal Failure! What is His Life Expectancy?

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Unfortunately, kidney disease traumatizes both the pet owner and their feline family member. This article guides you through the end-stage treatment options and explains your cat’s prognosis, life expectancy, and quality of life issues. But first, cat kidney problems can be sudden (acute renal failure) or gradual (chronic renal failure). Distinct differences exist between the […]