How to Diagnose FeLV in Manx Cats

Raising a cat like a Manx can be a lot of fun. Part of raising a cat like the Manx is ensuring he goes to the vet on a routine basis for vaccinations and health checks. For instance, cats should be tested for the Feline Leukemia Virus or FeLV virus on a yearly basis. FeLV is is a contagious disease among cats and has no known cure. Cats that have FeLV may show symptoms such as pale gums, yellow coloring of the mouth and whites of the eyes, enlarged lymph nodes, bladder infections, skin infections, upper respiratory infections, weight loss, loss of appetite, poor coat condition, weakness, lethargy, fever, diarrhea, etc. If you see any of these symptoms in your cat please contact your vet immediately. Your vet will need to run a blood test called ELISA to determine if your cat has FeLV. Only your vets Saskatoon, Saskatchewan can diagnose and treat your cat for FeLV. For more details click here-

Managing Pain in Your Senior Dog

Your dog may develop aches and pains from osteoarthritis, dental disease, cancer or other chronic diseases as he ages. In the wild, dogs will hide pain as a matter of survival since compromised animal is more likely to be considered prey. Thus your senior dog may get really good at hiding his pain. Look for increased whining or whimpering or limping, which are obvious signs of pain. Some signs are hard to identify as symptoms of pain. He may posture himself with pinned back ears or a hunched back. He may lick a part of the body repeatedly. He may have trouble eating or sleeping. Your dog may alternatively act quiet and then become restless or aggressive. This can be confusing but you can suspect a pain issue if your dog is acting out of character. If you notice any of these signs, make an appointment with your veterinarian Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for evaluation and treatment.