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Top Ten Medical Problems in Dogs and Cats
Pets are as cute as little babies are. Innocence, playful and cuteness to describe are
some of the things, we can relate to them. However, most of the times we forget to
take care of their minor ailments such as skin allergies, ear infection, or wound, which
become gross, chronic and end up billing huge due to treatments and vet visits. These
conditions are rarely dreadful but costs heavily when not treated at initial stages.
Pet owners need to be aware of these most common conditions in dogs and cats, so
that they can easily diagnose and can provide initial treatment without the necessity to
visit a vet.
Let us check the top ten medical problems in dogs and cats.
Top Dog Conditions:
i. Skin allergies
ii. Ear infection
iii. Skin infection
iv. Non-cancerous skin growth
v. Upset stomach
vi. Bladder infection
vii. Dental disease
viii. Bruise or lesion
ix. Arthritis
x. Diarrhea/ Intestinal upset
Top Cat Conditions:
i. Bladder urine infection
ii. Feline lower urinary tract
diseases
iii. Periodontal disease
iv. Overactive thyroid
v. Diabetes
vi. Intestinal upset
vii. Skin allergies
viii. Chronic Kidney disease
ix. Upper respiratory infection
x. Lymphosarcoma (cancer of lymph node)
Some of these conditions do not require intense care or any kind of medication. They
heal naturally but there are some chronic problems such as canine arthritis, ear
infections, skin infections due to flea and ticks in dogs, which require regular treatment
and proper care.
Administering initial treatment and regularly taking preventive measures can definitely
help you to take proper care of your pets and reduce the expenses on their medical
treatments.
For more pet care related tips, visit: http://www.budgetpetcare.com/blog/