Intervertebral disk (IVD) disease, a back problem, is a disorder accompanied by acute pain, loss of movement coordination and paralysis. It is most common in certain breeds, such as Dachshund, Pekinese, French Bulldog, Beagle, Basset Hound, American Cocker Spaniel, Shih Tzu, Lhasa Apso, Welsh Corgi, though it might occur in other breeds also, especially dogs with short, thick legs.
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Kneecap Dislocation, also called “Patellar Luxation” is a disease animals are born with. Especially small dog breeds such as miniature and toy poodle, Chihuahua, Pomeranian, Yorkshire Terrier, Pekinese and other breeds of dogs and cats are more likely to have this disease. Patellar Luxation affects both knees in 50% of all diagnosed cases.
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Hip dysplasia occurs when the head of the upper bone in the hind leg (femur) does not fit properly in the socket of the joint and pulls away, riding on the rim of the acetabulum during movement. Hip dysplasia puts a lot of stress and the joint and damages the joint capsule. It is accompanied by severe pain. Sometimes the joint stabilizes and the dog is pain-free. Problems with the conformation or shape of the joint will remain though, and later on it can lead to lameness and the pain will return.
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Vaccinosis can occur when an animal develops adversed effects from vaccinations. Especially the combined vaccines (several vaccinations in a single injection) are the most common cause for this disease.
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Canine Leukemia

Leukemia is a cancer of the blood and causes a large increase of white blood cells (leukocytes) either in the circulation or in the bone marrow. Leukemia can come from bone marrow or from lymph node cells.
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Litterbox Problems

It is not very common in domesticated cats, but it can happen that your cat will not use the litterbox. When you try to tame a feral cat or even kitten, the problem occurs frequently. (See our article about >>feral cats and taming feral kittens).

A friend of mine is dedicated to save as many feral cats and kittens as possible and was frequently faced with this litterbox problem in the past. By chance she found a cat litter that’s called Dr. Elsey’s Cat Attract Cat Litter. We have reviewed this litter and posted the result on our sistersite >> PetStuffReviews.
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On our sistersite PetStuffReviews you can find numerous suggestions for holiday gifts! Gifts for the pets, and gifts for pet owners or animal lovers!
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