Norwalk Animal Hospital Client Education Article

Phobias

Phobias (Fear) Fear is an emotional response to either a real or perceived danger. A phobia is an excessive and inappropriate response to a perceived

Periodontitis

Periodontitis Periodontitis is an extension of gingivitis. As the amount of infection (gingivitis) increases and subsequently travels towards the roots of the tooth it becomes

Periodontal Disease

Periodontal Disease Most of the premolars in the dog have a wide diastema or space between their teeth while there is very little space between

Perianal Adenoma

Perianal Adenoma There are certain tumors that are stimulated to grow by the male hormone, testosterone. An example of this in the male is the

Parvovirus

Parvovirus Historically, this virus developed as a mutation from the cat distemper virus in the mid 1970’s. At that time the disease spread rapidly throughout

Paronychia

Paronychia Paronychia is an infection of the toenail and surrounding tissue. While this is not a common condition for pets, once the infection has established

Papillomas

Papillomas (Warts) Papilloma is the doctor’s word for warts. A wart is a benign tumor projecting from the surface of the skin. Warts can be

Osteosarcoma

Osteosarcoma (Bone Cancer) Osteosarcoma is a malignant cancer of the bone. This form of cancer starts inside the bone and works its way to the

Obesity

Obesity Obesity is the most common problem seen in pets today. Consuming excess calories, beyond that which is needed to maintain the pets present weight,