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'Gibson is not only recognized by
the Guiness Book of World Records as the Tallest Dog in the World,
but also has the distinction of being one of the approximately 40
breeds of dogs at high risk to acquire heart disease," said
Dr. Steve Ness, founding president of Veterinary Diagnostic
Institute.
The risk of heart disease increases with age. Due to advances in
veterinary care, dogs and cats are living longer, and more and more
pets are experiencing cardiac disorders.
Also, certain breeds of dogs and cats are at an increased risk of
acquiring heart disease, according to information from the American
Veterinary Medical Association. In cats the most common form of
heart disease is...
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West Nile virus is an arbovirus that causes encephalitis (brain
inflammation). Luckily, it is not prevalent in dogs or cats. In
2003, fewer than 40 cases of dog infection and only one case of cat
infection were reported to the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention. Most cases of West Nile virus have been reported in
wild birds, horses, and humans.
Diagnosis and TreatmentInfected cats typically show
minor signs, such as lethargy and a slight fever. There are no
identifiable signs in dogs. If your pet is diagnosed with West Nile
virus, she will probably recover fully from the infection.
Treatment of West Nile virus is the same as for any other standard
virus. Your veterinarian will show...
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