Sterilization by surgical removal of the testicles of a male animal. Any surgical process that prevents a male cat from being able to impregnate a female.... ↪ Read more

Chemical used as a messenger from one nerve cell to another. A substance released from a neuron of the central or peripheral nervous which excites or inhibit the target cell. Examples include: acetylcholine, norepinephrine, epinephrine, dopamine, substance P, enkephalins, endorphins and serotonin.... ↪ Read more

Abnormal functioning of nerves.... ↪ Read more

Destructive to kidney cells. A drug or chemical that causes damage to the cells of the kidneys.... ↪ Read more

Abnormal functioning of the kidney.... ↪ Read more

Convert into a fine spray form.... ↪ Read more

Radiograph (x-ray) of the spinal cord taken after a contrasting dye has been injected into the space around the spinal cord.... ↪ Read more

Small pupil size. Dilated pupil.... ↪ Read more

Disease caused by a fungus such as blastomycosis, histoplasmosis and ringworm.... ↪ Read more

Myasthenia gravis is a neuromuscular disease in which there is a failure of the nerves' ability to stimulate and control the actions of certain muscles. See article: Myasthenia Gravis in Puppies... ↪ Read more

A vaccine that combines two or more components to stimulate the body to produce protection against all the components. Most 'distemper' vaccines for puppies are of the multivalent type, and commonly include distemper, parvovirus, adenovirus cough, hepatitis, and parainfluenza. Compare wit... ↪ Read more

Specialized membrane which covers various passages and cavities exposed to the air such as the mouth, nose, inner portion of the eyelids, vagina. Examination of the mucous membranes can provide important information: if they are dry the animal is likely dehydrated; pale, and the animal may be anemic... ↪ Read more