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For Whom the Bowels Toll (Inflammatory Bowel Disease In Dogs & Cats)

Inflamed intestines

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), sometimes called Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome (IBS), is a term that actually refers to several diseases that cause chronic intestinal problems. The lining of the intestines becomes inflamed due to an overactive immune system and overgrowth of intestinal bacteria, which causes the body to no longer properly digest foods . . . → Read More: For Whom the Bowels Toll (Inflammatory Bowel Disease In Dogs & Cats)

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Too Many Myth-Understandings About FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus)

For many years, I knew only a tiny bit about FIV. I’ve learned a lot more since 2007, when I first adopted Andy, who tests positive for FIV.

Andy, my first FIV+ cat

 

When I first met Andy, he was very sick. His health improved dramatically once he was getting regular meals. By . . . → Read More: Too Many Myth-Understandings About FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus)

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