Cushing’s Disease

What is Cushing’s disease and how is steroid produced by the body? Hyperadrenocorticism or ‘Cushing’s disease’ is caused by excessive production or administration of steroid. It can be classified as pituitary dependent, adrenal dependent, or iatrogenic. A brief overview of how steroid is produced in the body will help with the understanding of this disease. […]

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Corneal Ulcers in Dogs and Cats

Corneal ulcers are defects of the ‘cornea’; the clear ‘window’ of the eye. In this article, ophthalmology expert Claudia Busse explains about corneal ulcers in dogs and cats. What is the cornea? The cornea is a very special tissue that is completely transparent. In contrast to the skin, it lacks pigment and even blood vessels […]

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Christmas Poisons in Pets

The holiday period around Christmas and New Year is obviously a time for most people when much food and drink is consumed, homes are filled with more people than usual, there are often children around, and Christmas trees adorned with presents are given pride of place. All of this creates an environment in which it […]

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