The pancreas is a pale pink, V-shaped organ that is located near the liver, behind the stomach and the first section of the small intestine. It has 2 functions: it aids in the metabolism of sugar in the body through the production of insulin, and it produces enzymes that help to digest food properly. What…
FIV and FeLV are viral infections of cats that occur worldwide. They differ greatly in how they affect a cat and its life expectancy. Unfortunately, once a cat is infected it is permanent, there is no cure. FIV typically causes disease slowly. Thus an infected cat may remain healthy for years. FeLV has the ability…
Kidney failure is commonly seen in cats and dogs that have reached their senior years. The Kidneys perform many important functions. Kidney failure occurs when one or more of these functions are compromised or reduced. The Kidneys Cats and dogs have 2 kidneys located in the abdomen under the backbone, close to where the…