Kelly’s Animal Hospital Blogs

Inflammation in a dog's colon, also known as the large intestine, is referred to as colitis generally. The small intestine is followed by the colon as the final component of the digestive system. The majority of the nutrients in food have already been absorbed by the...

In the United States and many other countries across the world, heartworm illness in pets is a serious and potentially fatal condition. Heartworm disease affects pets and is brought on by foot-long worms (heartworms) that reside in the heart, lungs, and blood arteries...

Two thyroid lobes, one on either side of the trachea, make up the thyroid gland. Each lobe in a healthy cat is roughly 4-8 mm wide and 10-20 mm long. The thyroid lobes are closely related to the parathyroid glands, which have an exterior and an internal gland. A tiny...

A lot of pets suffer from diabetes. Pets who are overweight or obese are more likely to get diabetes. Knowing the symptoms will enable you to treat and diagnose your animal friend as soon as possible. Diabetes mellitus develops when the body is unable to utilise...

There are two main cell types in the pancreas, a flat, thin organ that is situated in the front of the belly close to the stomach. Exocrine pancreas generates digestive enzymes that are sent into the intestines to break down food, while endocrine pancreas produces...

Arthritis In addition to affecting our dogs and cats, arthritis is an illness that is typically linked to ageing in people. The likelihood of developing arthritis increases with age in pets. Typically, a prior injury that damaged the joints was the reason....

Addison’s Disease When the adrenal glands quit making the hormones that control electrolytes and the body's capacity to adapt to stress or illness, Addison's disease develops. An "Addisonian crisis," a potentially fatal condition that frequently manifests as weakness,...

Hyperadrenocorticism better known as Cushings Disease is a relatively common disorder of middle aged to older dogs. The disorder is caused by an increase in the production of corticosteroids from the adrenal gland. The adrenal gland normally produces corticosteroids...

Hypertension in our pets is not something most pet owners give a second thought to, but it is much more prevalent than you think.

Anterior cruciate injuries are the most common cause of acute lameness in dogs. Cats can develop ACL injuries but do so much less frequently.